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.
It is #nationalfoodserviceworkersday! We want to take this time to recognize all of our team members who bring it everyday. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and creativity, especially these past few months.
Today, join our team captain Brisbane and @shfmgmt conversations that matters webinar at 1:30pmEST where they will share their insights on the critical role diversity plays in recognizing the value of differences to eliminate systemic barriers to success. Link in bio!
Don't miss our team captain, Brisbane, as she joins @shfmgmt conversations that matter webinar series next Thursday, September 24! link in bio to register
Housemade guacamole table side is ALWAYS a good idea. #nationalguacamoleday
We will always honor and remember those we tragically lost on September 11. A sincere thank you to all of our first responders and all who defend our country to keep us safe. We will #neverforget. #honor911
Happy Labor Day to our team members that bring it everyday and to our guests that inspire us to stay ahead of the game.
At LifeWorks, we are rooted in health and wellness. Our teams know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet and the power of food to fuel our guests day. Check out the link in bio to hear from our Tastemaker, Chef Jeramie Roberson and Registered Dietitian, Amy Anderson, on how food can effect your health and wellness.
Congratulations to one of our team captains, Brisbane Vaillancourt, for being selected to be a part of SHFM’s 2020-2021 Rising Stars! @shfmgmt has been a great partner that has connected us to some of the most influential teams in the food service industry to continue to feed our culture, and fuel our potential. Thank you for the amazing partnership SHFM- link in bio to learn more about the rising stars programs #SHFM2020 #risingstars #shfmrisingstars
Partnering with local, small and diverse suppliers drives economic impact and supports our diversity and inclusion goals. Discover how we are building a network of diverse suppliers to help feed culture and fuel potential.
We are incredibly excited to announce we received 2020's Best New Concept Award for QuickEats Close Convenience! Our fully automated close convenience store allows guests who have downloaded our app to enter their payment info, grab their items, and walk right out! Link in bio to check out this new innovation from the team! #innovation #touchlesstechnology #foodserviceindustry
Executive Chef Patrick Ford is sharing his budget-friendly spin on a classic clambake in the link in bio!
Blueberries are among the most nutrient dense berries. Check out the link in bio for our blueberry acai recipe to incorporate this superfood into your day!
It's #nationalchocolatechipcookieday and our Chief Culinary Officer, John Ryan, is sharing with us his recipe on this classic cookie! Check out the link in bio for the recipe.
We sent our LifeWorks Tastemakers on a journey to find the hottest ingredients trends of 2020. Check out the link in bio to see what trends made the list!
We are proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. Today we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA #DisabilityIndependenceDay
Thank you to everyone who joined our kitchen to kitchen culinary road trip tonight and thank you to @shfmgmt for having us! We had a blast cooking virtually together, and hope you did too!
Today is the day! Join us LIVE from 6-7pm EST for SHFM's Kitchen to Kitchen virtual cooking event. Register now and enjoy this great recipe for our Wild Thymes and Cool Breezes Cocktail to get the party started. See you then! (link in bio!) #SHFM #lifeworksrestaurantgroup #foodservice #hospitality #foodserviceindustry #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitymanagement #chef #cookalong #withme #webinar #cookingclass @shfmgmt
SURPRISE guest, Brewmaster Tony Cunha from MudHen Brewing Co, joins our crew tomorrow for our SHFM virtual cooking event! He will be pairing craft beer with the delicious recipes from our chefs. You do not want to miss out! Register in the link in bio. #SHFM #lifeworksrestaurantgroup #foodservice #hospitality #foodserviceindustry #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitymanagement #chef #cookalong #withme #webinar #craftbeer #drinklocal #beer #cookingclass @shfmgmt @mudhenbrew
How does she make it look so easy?? We are so excited to share Chef Margaret Occhipinti's tricks and tips for a show stopping antipasti display you can brag about. Join us this Thursday for SHFM's virtual cooking event, Kitchen to Kitchen for this recipe and more. Seats are limited so register today in the link in bio! #SHFM #lifeworksrestaurantgroup #foodservice #hospitality #foodserviceindustry #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitymanagement #chef #cookalong #withme #webinar #cookingclass @shfmgmt
We have three words for you. LINE CAUGHT SWORDFISH. Join us for this recipe and more on July 23rd when we host SHFM's Kitchen to Kitchen. Check out the link in bio for recipe and to register for the event. Can’t wait for you to cook along with us! #SHFM #lifeworksrestaurantgroup #foodservice #hospitality #foodserviceindustry #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitymanagement #chef #cookalong #withme #webinar #cookingclass @shfmgmt
