ALEXIA J. WATSON
Bay Area
Summary
Strategic hospitality and food operations executive with 15+ years of experience leading high-volume culinary programs, executive-facing dining operations, and large-scale catering environments across corporate campuses, luxury hospitality, and private client services. Proven track record managing multi-site dining operations, building high-performing teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar food programs, and delivering elevated hospitality experiences within fast-paced and highly visible environments. Experienced in forecasting, operational scaling, budgeting, vendor management, and executive stakeholder partnership for enterprise-level organizations including Apple. Recognized for balancing hospitality excellence with operational efficiency, financial accountability, and service innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident General Manager
Wolfgang Puck Catering / Compass Group USA
Bay Area, California
01.2022 - Current
- Lead multi-complex dining and hospitality operations across Bay Area corporate campuses for Apple and Bytedance, overseeing large-scale food service programs with direct executive client visibility and high operational complexity.
- Direct multi-site dining operations across multiple Bay Area corporate campuses, ensuring consistent hospitality excellence, operational efficiency, and elevated user experiences.
- Serve as primary client relationship lead for Apple stakeholders, managing executive communications, service expectations, operational strategy, and day-to-day partnership alignment.
- Oversee forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and financial planning to support evolving business needs and operational scalability.
- Lead new location openings and operational transitions, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver seamless launch execution and service continuity.
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing hospitality and culinary teams within fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
- Partner with senior leadership to refine dining programs through operational analysis, client feedback, and evolving workplace needs.
- Drive operational consistency, food quality standards, and service excellence across multiple dining environments.
- Manage staffing strategies, scheduling, and workforce planning to support dynamic business fluctuations and campus growth.
- Collaborate with culinary, operations, and client stakeholders to develop hospitality-focused solutions that balance user satisfaction with fiscal responsibility.
- Maintain strong compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards across all locations.
Catering Director
FLIK Hospitality Group
Atherton, California
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed high-volume catering operations, event execution, and hospitality services within a corporate dining environment.
- Led end-to-end catering operations including planning, budgeting, invoicing, staffing, and event execution.
- Managed food cost controls, P&L oversight, inventory systems, and labor allocation to support operational efficiency.
- Oversaw scheduling and coordination of hospitality teams for large-scale and executive-facing events.
- Developed and maintained catering menus, online booking systems, and event management workflows.
- Partnered with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver customized hospitality experiences and high-touch service.
- Supported training initiatives focused on food safety, service standards, and operational excellence.
Event Catering Manager / Private Event Chef
TestaRossa Winery
Los Gatos, California
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed luxury hospitality events, food production, and event execution in a high-end winery environment.
- Coordinated event logistics, staffing, food presentation, and client service for premium dining experiences.
- Collaborated with executive culinary leadership on menu creation, wine pairings, and hospitality strategy.
- Supported marketing initiatives and guest experience enhancements through elevated service standards.
Specialty Chef
Apple
Cupertino, California
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered high-volume culinary operations within a fast-paced corporate dining environment.
- Developed daily menus and supported specialty culinary programs focused on quality and operational consistency.
- Assisted with team training, operational organization, food safety, and customer service excellence.
- Supported vegetarian and vegan specialty dining initiatives within Apple campus dining operations.
Executive Sous Chef / Catering Manager
Stevie’s Private Aviation Catering
San Jose, California
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed catering logistics, food production, budgeting, and staffing for private aviation clients and 24-hour operations.
- Oversaw inventory management, invoicing, labor costs, and operational coordination in a high-demand service environment.
- Delivered elevated hospitality experiences for private and executive clientele.
Personal Chef / Hospitality Consultant
Private Chef & Special Events
California
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provide private culinary and event services for high-end clients, specializing in customized hospitality experiences and specialty dietary accommodations.
- Design and execute personalized culinary experiences for private events, executive dinners, weddings, and specialty gatherings.
- Manage client consultations, menu development, budgeting, invoicing, and event coordination from concept through execution.
- Specialize in vegetarian, vegan, allergy-sensitive, and customized dietary programming.
- Deliver high-touch hospitality services with exceptional client relationship management and attention to detail.
Education
B.S. - Hospitality & Culinary Management
Art Institute of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaLycée Montebello
Lille, FranceHigh School Diploma -
La Reina High School
Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaSkills
- Food Program Management
- Executive Client Relations
- Multi-Site Dining Operations
- Hospitality Strategy & Operations
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight
- Forecasting & Operational Planning
- Team Leadership & Development
- Catering & Event Operations
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Culinary Operations Leadership
- Hospitality Experience Design
- P&L Management
- Process Improvement & Scaling
- Food Safety & Compliance
- High-Touch VIP Hospitality
Certification
Food Safety Manager Certification
Timeline
Resident General Manager
Wolfgang Puck Catering / Compass Group USA
01.2022 - Current
Catering Director
FLIK Hospitality Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
Event Catering Manager / Private Event Chef
TestaRossa Winery
01.2014 - 01.2017
Specialty Chef
Apple
01.2014 - 01.2016
Executive Sous Chef / Catering Manager
Stevie’s Private Aviation Catering
01.2013 - 01.2014
Personal Chef / Hospitality Consultant
Private Chef & Special Events
01.2010 - 01.2014
B.S. - Hospitality & Culinary Management
Art Institute of Sunnyvale
Lycée Montebello
High School Diploma -
La Reina High School
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Extensive experience supporting executive-facing hospitality environments and enterprise dining operations.
- Specialized expertise in vegetarian, vegan, seafood, allergy-sensitive, and customized dietary programming.
- International cultural experience through Rotary Exchange Program in France.
- Strong background in hospitality operations, culinary leadership, and workplace dining strategy.