Matt Watson

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MATT WATSON

Executive Chef, Private Chef, Food & Beverage Manager, and consultant across various industries, including luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, collegiate dining, and high-end private catering. My true passion lies in private dining, where I find the greatest honor in curating exceptional culinary experiences within my clients’ homes. I take pride in being an integral part of their lives, ensuring that every meal is a moment of joy, connection, and lasting memories for them and their guests. Beyond private dining, I have a proven track record of success in high-volume restaurant operations, as well as revitalizing underperforming establishments. Through strategic consulting, I help restaurants enhance their quality, service, and overall guest experience, ensuring long-term success.**Core Expertise & Skills**-**Culinary & Menu Development:** Recipe creation, menu costing, plate costing, farm-to-table sourcing, molecular gastronomy, wine & spirits pairing -**Operations & Management:** Large-scale banquet execution, off-site catering, budgeting, inventory control, vendor relations, state & federal health code compliance -**Leadership & Strategy:** Staff training & management, quality control, restaurant turnarounds, guest experience enhancement -**Technology & Systems:** Ordyx, Square, Homebase, Hotsauce, Microsoft Office, payroll processing, promotional materials development I am committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of my work, whether crafting world-class dining experiences for private clients or elevating restaurant operations to new heights.