We Bring ItEvery Day
Where others provide guidelines, we bring a new perspective. Our teams
are made up of the industry’s most sought-after culinary, service,
operations and design experts.
Scratch Manifesto
No Cookie-Cutter Solutions Here
We believe that you have to start fresh to create something
truly worthwhile. That’s why we take a from-scratch approach
to creating food, spaces and relationships.
We Like Wild Ideas
We offer a natural incubator environment platform for partners, tastemakers, and front-line members to be themselves, speak up, let it out, and come up with truly unique and innovative solutions.
Unique personalities
We Are Small, But We Think Big
Every member brings a diverse skill set to the table, held together by a
common bond—creating moments that matter through unique food,
environmental experiences, and no finish line, ever.
The Game-Changers
The LifeWorks start-up mentality allows our Tastemakers to try new ideas, push the needle and most importantly have fun!
Not a vegetarian
culinary innovation
Dylan
france
From the beginning of his career, Dylan has learned, taught and pushed the boundaries of both his dishes and the hospitality industry.
“Silence at the dinner table is applause.”
2nd love: NY Knicks
Jessica
mansfield
Jessica has always been a super goal-oriented kind of person, so it’s no surprise that she goes above and beyond to give guests more flavor and more experience.
“I want to bring the ‘wow factor’.”
Nature-driven soul
Patrick
ford
Patrick loves going back to the basics of cooking. He loves hearing the sizzle and smelling the smoke from cooking over live fire.
“So many variables, so much to learn.”
Hates guava
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
Eddie
campos
Eddie keeps the creative juices flowing by staying ahead on new ingredient trends and constantly exploring new partnerships.
“Our food brings soul, love, passion, creativity and smiles.”
Meat smoker
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS
BRYAN
KELLY
Bryan Kelly believes the LifeWorks culture empowers him and his team to do whatever it takes to deliver on client and guest needs.
“Client and guest obsessed.”
Taco connoisseur
BRENDA
BARRERA
She believes there’s nothing better than seeing her guests eyes when trying one of her flavor mash up tortillas.
“My tacos are out-of-the-box and out-of-this-world.”
Coffee bean connoisseur
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS
JAMES
MEHNE
James has a passion for food dating back as early as he can remember. His love of food exploration has him learning techniques and tasting dishes from around the globe.
“There is nothing better in life than taking a bite, closing your eyes, and being transported to another place or time.”
the balancing acts
LifeWorks Wellness Experts care about more than just the food we put in our bodies. They are obsessed with helping our guests find balance and choice so they can just plain feel better!
Weekend jet-setter
HANNAH LIBERA
MS, RD, LDN
Hannah’s experience in bio-clinical and community nutrition help her create a fun and healthy environment for guests.
“I make it easy and fun to make healthier choices.”
Salsa dancer
EMILY VALASQUEZ
RDN, LD
Emily takes a positive and enthusiastic spin on nutritional education to help guests set and hit their wellness goals.
“It’s all about baby steps and small goals to build momentum.”
Coffee lover
KENDALL PEDDIE
RDN
Kendall has always had a passion to help others succeed. She goes above and beyond to help her guests set and fulfill their health and wellness goals.
“You have to nourish to flourish.”
Home baker
COURTNEY TURK
MS, RDN, CLC
Courtney really enjoys working with our team of dietitians and chefs to cultivate a culture of inclusion when it comes to food.
“It’s all about balance’.”
the go-getters
LifeWorks Thought Leaders take pride in the way they influence and impact the whole day so our guests feel taken care of.
Ice cream addict
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS
MARISHA
OLSON
Marisha has always been inspired by the feeling of connecting with friends and family over food. She uses that inspiration to create memorable events that bring people together.
“We obsess over the big picture and the small moments.”
Industry innovator
DOUG
PARSENS
Doug promotes an extremely collaborative environment where bad ideas don’t exist. This approach has inspired his team to be vocal and confident when it comes to collaboration.
“There are no bad ideas here.”
Royal sweet tooth
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS
SAM
GAMBINO
I love expressing my creativity and being surrounded by teammates who inspire me. I feel fortunate to work with talented individuals who think outside the box and always strive to be ahead of the curve!
“It's a BLAST doing what I love.”
Active pasta player
ANNE
GUGLIEMONI
With a background in sports marketing, Anne shifted gears to pursue her “foodie” passion, with a goal of connecting guests experiences with delicious food.
“Generating excitement around food brings people together.”
Dog foster mom
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS
MARY
SULLIVAN
Mary lives and breathes the LifeWorks brand values. She constantly strives to be more innovative in creating a memorable environment.
“I want to see great food, positive energy and smiling faces.”
The Team Captains
Our Leadership teams combine their knowledge around
taste, trends and business to ensure your solution makes a
positive impact on your workers and your bottom line.
Prentiss
Hall
After identifying a true need in the market and to appease his own intense desire to take care of guests, Prentiss founded LifeWorks, a chef-focused food culture that he promised would be different.
His goal for LifeWorks is not to be the biggest, but the best by simply creating a good vibe, with good food.
Brisbane
Vaillancourt
Brisbane’s background in training, food and beverage, P&L, and change management allows her to lead the charge in deep holistic experiences that connect with guests.
Matt
Smythe
Matt oversees implementation and execution to bring immersive experiences to life through connections with local partnerships—Which he thinks is the most exciting part of the job.
DEBORAH
BRUCE
As the Director of Finance, Deborah spends a lot of time with her head in the books. She feels numbers are not just black and white, they tell a colorful story.
JOHN
FLYNN
John inherited his love of food, travel and exploring different culture from his grandfather. He encourages his partners to to bring their experiences to the workplace as well.
KATIE
BROWN
Katie uses insights to develop a truly unique dining solution for the workplace. There’s no cookie cutter approach, everything we do is tailored to the client culture.
JOHN
RYAN
John looks at everyday as a new day to learn, teach and serve. He takes great pride in creating culinary delights for guests and more importantly training his team to do the same.
MARGARET
OCCHIPINTI
Margaret has always been inspired by small gestures. She pulls out all of the stops to create a multifaceted dining experience for her guests.
Ildiko
Agoston
Ildiko is passionate about building people-oriented organizations. LifeWorks enables her to identify, develop and retain uniquely qualified, creative talent for the brand.
JULIE
Sischo
Julie is passionate about the opportunity to affect change in the lives of her employees and is inspired by her teams’ constant innovation and creativity.
Amanda Morris
Amanda is inspired daily by the creativity of the LifeWorks associates, who constantly find innovative ways to serve our clients and guests.
AMY ANDERSON
RDN, LD
Amy loves getting opportunity to share nutritional knowledge and enthusiasm to promote a positive food environment in the workplace.
See what we're up to
today on Instagram.
Warmer weather calls for an outdoor picnic with all your favorite meals. What’s your favorite picnic food? #nationalpicnicday #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
There’s always room for dessert – especially when blueberry pie is on the menu. We’re not drooling, you’re drooling. #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
It’s #NationalDoughnutDay! What’s your favorite doughnut flavor? #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Happy Pride Month! This month, we continue to celebrate the diversity of our culinary talent by highlighting LGBTQ+ culinarians through our Chef Spotlight program. Our chefs are doing more than just making meals, they’re bringing people closer together. #pridemonth #chefspotlight
NEW trend alert 📢 🔥! We are putting a new spin on the beloved avocado toast and created a deconstructed avocado toast with poached egg, sweet corn puree, pea greens, toasted macadamia nut, and grilled sourdough. #toasttuesday #avocadotoast #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
So proud of our team members that were named Foodservice Heroes highlighted in @food_management magazine this month. Check out the link in bio to hear their inspiring stories. #foodmanagement #foodserviceheroes
Would your four-legged friend like these scratch-made dog treats? Since our chefs limit the amount of food waste, there are times when leftovers become something our guests can take home to their pets. These dog treats were made with leftover bananas, chicken stock and peanut butter. Talk about a high-class dog treat. #Catering #Culinary #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Congratulations to our very own Food Service Manager Jordan Dicken, who was named a 2021 Food Service Hero in Food Management Magazine! Link in bio to hear the full story. #foodmanagement #foodmanagementmagazine
Charcuterie is a fun and easy way to incorporate a pop of color with seasonal veggies, fruits, and garnishes. What are some must-have items for your charcuterie display? #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #Catering #HospitalityIndustry
Wishing a Happy Mother’s day to all of our team and guests! #mothersday
These empanadas ALMOST look too good to eat! Our tastemakers take pride in everything they do and go that extra mile to add personalized touches to every dish. #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #LoveOfFood #Catering
Today is World Safety and Health Day. More than ever, safety and health have been top of mind as we’ve all done our part in protecting one another. Our teams have risen to the challenge and continue to deliver exceptional experiences and customized solutions. #SafetyFirst #WorldDayForSafety #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Earth Day is a time to plan for a better future for our planet. At LifeWorks, we take pride in celebrating Earth Day all year with zero-waste efforts, local partnerships, and dedication to sourcing ingredients with integrity. What sustainability efforts are you doing today to honor #EarthDay? #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Congratulations to our very own Director of Culinary Operations Stephen Palm, who was named a 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winner by the United Fresh Produce Association! Chef Palm is one of nine chefs honored for their creativity in highlighting fresh produce on their menus, introducing diners to new flavors, and presenting creative ways to enjoy fresh produce. Link in bio to read more about Chef Stephen’s award!
Pressed juice is an easy and tasty way to increase your veggie and fruit consumption. Do you have a favorite pressed juice recipe? #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #Catering #HospitalityIndustry
We are so incredibly proud of our team members for shair their stories and powerful messages throughout these past couple of weeks for #womenshistorymonth l. Thank you for inspiring hs each and everyday. #lifeworksrestaurantgroup
Congratulations to our team member Jessica Tantin for winning the Marketplace Service Aware at the inaugural “Empowered Women: Rising Together” Virtual Symposium! She was recognized for her commitment to accelerating the advancement of Women leaders across our organization. EMPOWER is an employee resource group who’s mission is to empower and grow diverse leadership among women that drives results by promoting career development, networking, and mentoring. #womenleaders
It's #NationalTortillaChipDay! This crunchy treat can be served with salsa, loaded with toppings, hold together tacos, and more! What is your favorite way to eat this delicious food? #LoveOfFood #HospitalityIndustry #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #FoodService
Supporting local never tasted so good! Our Ohio team found a fun way to support one of their favorite local black-owned businesses, Schneider’s Bakery. The Ohio team picked up donuts to give to their guests. If you are ever in Columbus, make sure to stop by Schneider’s Bakery and pick up some goodies. Photo: @Schneidersbakery_oh #HospitalityIndustry #LoveOfFood #FoodService #BlackHistoryMonth #SupportLocal #LifeWorks
Our teams are busy dreaming up the perfect take home meal for you and yours this Valentine’s Day. What will you be preparing for 2/14? 💘
