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’.”
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.”
CHRISTOPHER
CHAISSON
Christopher can’t get enough of exploring different cuisines and the ingredients unique to those cultures. Sharing his experiences and knowledge of food and the industry is one of the best parts of his day.
“There is always something new to learn.”
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.”
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.”
SUZANNE KIM
Every day, Suzanne gets to collaborate with and is inspired by the most amazing group of people, from culinarians, operation specialists to marketing partner gurus. Lucky her!
“I work in a playground filled with colors, textures, sights, and sounds.”
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
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.”
NARISSA
TAYLOR
Narissa is an enthusiastic person always looking to learn new things in marketing and event planning, but what brings her the greatest pleasure is creating memories with the people she loves.
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.
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.
STEPHANIE
Edens
As an eternal optimist in even in the most difficult of circumstances, Stephanie looks forward to the day when nutritious food is accessible to everyone.
CHRIS
HYLTON
Chris understands the importance of meaningful interactions and staying connected with industry leaders and innovators. Working in the food and beverage industry is his passion. “Do what you love and success will follow.”
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.
Business Development
JACKIE
LEE
Jackie’s passionate about taking the time to really understand a client’s culture and using that personalized knowledge to custom build the best workplace experience
Strategy & Development
SARAH
DALIDOWITZ
With over 18 years of experience in amenity design & management, Sarah combines her passion for wellness and hospitality to deliver impactful results for her clients and their guests.
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.
Brianne
Pena
LifeWorks allows Brianne to tap into her passion of developing a culture of engagement where the team thrives in sharing their unique skills and experiences to create a dynamic, collaborative and fun work environment while fulfilling the business needs.
AMY ANDERSON
RDN, LD
Amy loves getting opportunity to share nutritional knowledge and enthusiasm to promote a positive food environment in the workplace.
TRACY
STYF
Tracy loves the challenge of understanding how insights and behaviors shape the needs of our guests to create ahead-of-trend solutions with the incredible LifeWorks team.
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From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, our talented Tastemakers create every dish from scratch. Yeah, it’s a little crazy, but we believe everything tastes better when you can feel the passion and skill that went into making it. We'd love to team up with you and create memorable experiences. https://lnkd.in/dujBVpg #Catering #Culinary #workplacedining #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Wishing all our team members, clients, and consumers a safe, healthy and happy new year!
Happy Kwanzaa to all our team members, clients, and consumers who are beginning their celebrations today!
Wishing our team members, clients, and consumers a very merry Christmas!
Warm wishes to all our team members, clients, and consumers who are beginning their Chanukah celebrations tonight!
We do what others dream of and your style is our style. Every partnership begins with our Culinary Foundry- the place where big ideas become real-life experiences that lead you to success. It all beings with a custom-charted team of industry gurus, and evolves over time by constantly adopting fresh perspective. Visit us at: https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com/
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At LifeWorks, we are fueled by experiences. Enhancing culture is our thing and we obsess over the guest and balance your needs to make the hybrid work environment a win for everyone. To learn more, visit https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com
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Creating positive change is something we all have to work on every day because stepping up is non-negotiable. We work with partners like Growing Gardens to cultivate healthy and equitable communities by establishing local gardens and educational programs. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
November is a time of gratitude. At LifeWorks, we are thankful for our team who bring it every day and create memorable experiences. What are you grateful for today? Share in the comments below. #Gratitude #thanksgiving #Catering #Culinary #workplacedining #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Tired of the same ole' stuffing. We've got a recipe that will wow your guests this Thanksgiving. You gotta try Chef Justin's Tamale Cornbread Stuffing! Get the link to the recipe in our bio. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at LifeWorks. This means our sites use more glass and aluminum because they are infinitely recyclable and reusable. What is something you’re doing to build a more sustainable future? #americarecyclesday #Catering #Culinary #workplacedining #sustainability #businessdining #businesscatering #employeeretention #foodmanagement #CulinaryInnovation #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
At Lifeworks, we want all of our cooks to be chefs. Cooks know how, but chefs know why. That's why we offer continued culinary education and certifications with our Earn Your Stripes program (EYS). Through one-on-one training and mentorships with our executive chefs, we want all of our Tastemakers to develop their skills to the highest level. That way, we know you have the best culinary brigade you could ask for preparing your daily meals.
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It's World Vegan Day! Did you know a vegan diet is healthy for your body and the environment? It helps reduce your carbon footprint and environmental impact because plants require less land, energy, water, and labor to produce the same amount of protein as animals. Try adding some vegan meals into your diet. Today's a great day to start! #vegan #VeganAwarenessMonth #WorldVeganDay #eatmore plants
From all of us at LifeWorks, have a spooktacular Halloween! Just be sure not to eat all your candy today. You need to save room for lunch! #Halloween #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Have you heard about The Hive? It's our new culinary studio offering our guests great food, escapes from the day, and a few surprises here and there. It's an interactive culinary exhibition, connecting the workforce wherever it pops up. With ever-changing menus and guest interaction on a whole new level, it creates rave-worthy experiences every day! #Catering #Culinary #workplacedining #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #businessdining #businesscatering #employeeretention #foodmanagement #FoodLovers #HealthyEating #CulinaryInnovation #cateringservices #foodservices #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
It's International Chefs Day and we couldn't be more thankful for our creative Tastemakers who are committed to breaking the mold on traditional at-work dining. Today, and every day, we are who we are because of their unique innovations and passion for keeping our guests healthy and thriving.
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It's tea time! Opportunities to connect with others have never been more important. Our team is constantly working on new ways to bring people together and fuel culture. This stunning table set for high tea with decadent and delicate desserts and finger foods is the perfect setting for a unique and vibrant culinary experience.
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Convenient, scratch-made, healthy snacks is our jam. Our team crushed this charcuterie board for guests to munch on to and from their meetings.
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At LifeWorks, we provide food-driven opportunities that allow guests to become the guru of their group—bringing their close circle even tighter, supporting at-home bonds, and building lasting memories for years to come.
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How perfect is honey? It's the ultimate accompaniment for both sweet and savory foods. From crepes to salad dressings to meats on the grill, we plan to dip into our honey pots all throughout #NationalHoneyMonth!
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