Our Team at Manuela Restaurant | Arts District, Los Angeles

Meet our wonderful team at Manuela LA who are here to look after you to ensure you have the best possible experience.

Kris Tominaga

Executive Chef

An LA native, Chef Kris brings coastal California inspired dishes to the Manuela menu. Highlights include his famous biscuits served with honey butter and country ham, BBQ Morro Bay Oysters with nettle butter and Peads & Barnett Pork Collar with caramelized shallot and mustard seed. Inspiration comes from the abundance of California’s vibrant flavors and colors. You’ll usually find Kris exploring the different herbs and vegetables in our kitchen garden or working with local farmers, producers and suppliers to source fresh, seasonal produce.

Management

Kris Tominaga

Executive Chef

Jan 2025

Niki Kotantoulas

General Manager

Jan 2025

Brian Baeza

Wine Director

Feb 2024

Evan Adkins

Event Manager

June 2024

Sous Chef's

Chadd Haratani

Pastry Sous Chef

Feb 2025

Christian Baiza

Sous Chef

July 2025

Giezi Perez

Sous Chef

May 2025

Letty Guerrero Garcia

Junior Sous Chef

Sept 2025

Executive Chef

Jan 2025