Summary
Diana Manalang is a seasoned hospitality entrepreneur and chef with 11 years of hands-on experience and over 15 years in restaurant, brand, and retail operations. As founder and owner of Little Chef Little Cafe and Little Chef Little Kitchen in Long Island City, she crafts bespoke dining experiences—from private chef services and pop-ups to full café operations—while managing marketing, forecasting, and digital promotions. Her background spans managing high-volume restaurant teams, district operations, and international brand communications, giving her a rare blend of culinary creativity and operational rigor. Comfortable with a wide range of POS, scheduling, and CRM systems, she leverages data-driven inventory and sales reporting to improve margins and guest satisfaction. Known for turning food trends into approachable menu concepts, she also brings corporate brand strategy experience from Swarovski to inform community-facing promotions and partnerships.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
MBA, Marketing, MBA, Marketing at Providence College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Kean University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel and Textile Marketing Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel and Textile Marketing Management at University of Rhode Island