Diana Stavaridis is a seasoned culinary professional with extensive experience in new product development and operations management within the food industry. Currently serving as Senior Culinary Manager at Beyond Meat since January 2021, Diana previously held roles such as Founding Executive Chef at Manna and Executive Consulting Chef at The Independence and The Waterfront Venice, demonstrating a strong ability to create and execute innovative menus, optimize kitchen operations, and enhance revenue through effective cost management. Diana's career highlights include founding and operating Manhattan House, where skills in budgeting and team leadership were honed, as well as significant consulting roles that emphasize efficiency and vendor management. Diana holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.