Meet the Team

Hailey Watson brings a dynamic blend of hospitality expertise, operational leadership, and heartfelt service to her role as Resident District Manager for Santa Clara University Dining. Hailey joined Bon Appétit...

Bon Appetit at Santa Clara University Executive Chef, Eugene Zelditch, joined the SCU Dining team in January of 2023. Chef Eugene previously served as Executive Chef at Bon Appetit at...

Jon Whitwell is an innovative hospitality and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving excellence across food & beverage, workplace services, and large-scale operational environments. Prior to SCU,...

Janine Palmer has been at SCU for over 18 years. She started out as a retail manager for Cellar Market. In the last 18 years, Janine has seen SCU grow...

Carly Ogata joined Bon Appetit in October 2025. She earned her Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics from Seattle Pacific University and Master’s in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama...

Mitchell is the West Coast Fellow at Bon Appétit, based just outside of Portland. Mitchell’s adventures in food began when his brother convinced him to join a catering club in...