New York
This city may never sleep,
but it definitely eats.
The Culinary
CAPITAL OFTHE WORLD
Undeniably the world’s cultural and gastronomic melting pot, New York is where you can travel the world without leaving your borough. It’s so much more than pizza and bagels — New Yorkers have a sophisticated palate that’s second to none.
ADVENTEROUSAUTHENTICITY
People come to New York to get the most. The most luxurious. The most authentic. The most exciting. Breakfast at an iconic diner, blisteringly spicy Thai lunch, a speakeasy happy hour, and Michelin Star sophistication for dinner. We bring your employees a true New York culinary experience with the most convenience.
NEVERCOMPROMISINGand always on the move
FOREVERCONNECTEDby roots that run deep
ALWAYSBUZZINGwith fearless sophistication
“We strive to create lasting impressions our guests will pass along to others.”
– JOHN RYAN, CHIEF CULINARY OFFICER
OUR New York TEAM
We are at your service to make sure you get nothing but the best.
Dalila
Mercado
Dalila is a catalyst for innovation and change, she is often inspired into action! Dalila boasts that she surrounds herself with the most talented people with a shared purpose to deliver exceptional hospitality and delicious fare.
Miguel
Palacios
As an Executive Chef, Miguel views food with a different lens and from a different angle. He challenges the status quo and lives by one simple rule. "Don't follow publications about trends; lead, take chances, and be the trendsetter.
Samantha
Gambino
Sam brings holistic vision to our guests, focusing on nourishing the mind, body, and soul. She expertly designs unique, all-encompassing experiences that integrate stellar food and the stories around to create memorable educational moments.
Greta
Patel
A global powerhouse leader, Greta believes that the evolution of the program, the food, and the service is daily- especially with the changing workplace. She works with her team to constantly innovate and create transformative experiences that connect guests to the spirit of the city.
John
Ryan
John sees every day as an opportunity to learn, teach, and serve. He takes great pride in creating culinary experiences that inspire and delight.
Vanessa
Misiti
Vanessa’s leadership is tailored to empowering each of her team members to create and drive the business through their passion. Understanding what drives each person is a critical piece to motivating and taking our client experiences to the next level. Success always follows!
Becky
Brewer
Understanding the importance of culture, travel, and accessibility in cooking, inspires Becky to think outside the box. Whether that means learning about how indigenous Australians forged and cultivated native ingredients, or how a condiment can transcend cultural barriers, she is feverishly curious about food cultures and customs.
SIMON
POWLES
With passion stemming from his family’s pub in the UK, Simon’s study of Food & Hospitality Management catapulted his 30-year career in management, c-suite leadership, and boutique consulting. Simon enjoys cooking and traveling, and he believes “a people-centric culture drives limitless potential.”
James
Mehne
Chef James is dedicated to providing a lasting impression on each guest by crafting a fully immersive experience. His goal is to give each guest a unique story they can bring home and revel in.
creativePOWERHOUSE
We forge daring partnerships that push the limits of what’s possible. Exclusive relationships with like-minded partners bring the best of the city to every occasion. To get a bite of this, you’ll need a reservation.
Warner Bros. Discovery Wows Employees
High-end dining creates an unforgettable workplace experience for WBD employees.
Warner Bros. Discovery employees enjoy incredible dining services and amenities, giving them an extra reason to come to work — and to be excited about being there. Explore WDB’s wow factor dining experience here.
Give Your Team Experiences Worth Coming Into The Office For
When it comes to workplace experience, it’s more than just the physical office space.
By incorporating these seven trends into your workplace, it will not only help attract top talent but also motivate and retain your current team. Your employees will gain a greater sense of connection, social responsibility and experiences that nurture career purpose and growth.
The bottom line is that happy employees drive successful results. Learn more about these top trends and how LifeWorks can help enhance your workplace experience.
CHALLENGE
THE CONVENTIONAL
Our blog was born from knowledge, craft and passion and continues for creativity and positive change.
New Culinary Training
Earn Your Stripes is a four-module certification program offering our team mentored training with our Executive Chefs. Furthering education for team members is an important way we grow from within, and by teaching important culinary fundamentals through hands-on training, our goal is to turn cooks into chefs.
FOOD IS OUR LIFEFORCE
In today’s ever-changing workplace, companies need solutions that can boost the employee experience and demonstrate the culinary trends relevant in the marketplace.
In THIS trends report, LifeWorks shares insights around Wellbeing, Comfort, Flavor Diversity, and Sustainable Influence related to food in the workplace.
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