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.
We've come to the last day of #HispanicHeritageMonth, but the admiration and pride we hold for our great Hispanic and Latinx team members continues year-round. To send us off in style, Chef Rodrigo is sharing his culture with a fantastic take on Pollo Asado Con Chimi & Souffle De Papas. Learn more about Chef Rodrigo and download the recipe today (link in bio)! #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
"It doesn't matter where you came from, you can always find knowledge in something tastefully satisfying." -Chef Norma. We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Chef Norma is one of the many great Hispanic & Latinx chefs at Lifeworks, and as part of #HispanicHeritageMonth, she'd like to share her recipe for Cigarroa Empanadas. To get her recipe and learn more about her, check out the link in bio! #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
Chef Jose has some words of encouragement for you as well as a delicious recipe. As we continue our celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we'd be remiss if we didn't share Chef Jose's take on Chicken Rellenos. Check out his story and recipe today (link in bio)! #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
The end of this year's #HispanicHeritageMonth is around the corner, but before we get there, we have another fantastic story and recipe for you. Meet Chef Jorge and check out his favorite recipe for Cochinta Pibil. Download the recipe today: https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com/chef-spotlight-hispanic-heritage-month/ #recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
As we near the end of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we are virtually celebrating with you by featuring different recipes from five of our proud Hispanic and Latinx chefs. Let's start things off with Chef Brenda and her incredible Indian Tacos. Download the recipe and check out her story here:
https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com/chef-spotlight-hispanic-heritage-month/
#recipe #Recipeoftheday #foodlover #chefspotlight
We’re celebrating Coming Out Day by recognizing LGBTQ+ and ally Tastemakers who have had a major impact on our guests, our organization, and in their communities. Our chefs are doing more than just making meals, they’re bringing people closer together. #chefspotlight #comingoutday
Our Tastemakers ignite the senses through mouth-watering aromas, craveable ingredients, and a globe-trotting array of dishes that excite palates in any city, on any day. We are drooling over this Clam Chowder in a toasted garlic bread bowl! #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #Catering #HospitalityIndustry
Its #worldvegetarianday, and we are sharing Chef Roger's twist on an American favorite..the Upbeet burger! Check out the link in bio to find out his secret ingredient that makes this burger out of this world!
https://www.lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com/whats-hot/?mp=up-beet-burger
#WorldVegetarianDay #Vegetarian #plantbased #foodie
Today is International Coffee ☕ Day! Tell us your coffee order in the comments👇. #nationalcoffeeday #coffeetime #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Today, on World Heart Day, we are showing major love to organizations like World Heart Federation and American Heart Association that are working tirelessly to improve the heart health of people around the world. Looking for heart-healthy recipes? Check out FYP365.com. #FeedYourPotential #FYP365 #WorldHeartDay #loveyourheart
This National Food Service Employees Day, we pause to thank all our team members who show up every day to deliver our mission of being rooted in service and doing great things for our partners, our communities, and our planet. Here’s to you!
We're recognizing Climate Week by highlighting our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. Learn about our recent pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent by the end of 2025. Read more (#linkinbio). #ClimateWeek #climate #climatechange #environment #nature #globalwarming #climatecrisis #climateaction #earth #sustainability #savetheplanet #sustainable #ecofriendly #green #pollution #zerowaste #gogreen
LifeWorks brings out the best in food, people, places, and community to create something truly unique. Our teams create experiences that elevate workplace dining. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Today, we remember the first responders and everyone who tragically lost their lives on 9/11. We will never forget them or the friends and families they left behind.
Happy Labor Day to our extraordinary team members who go above and beyond and to our guests who inspire us to bring it every day!
At LifeWorks, our teams don’t do boring. We create dishes that leave you feeling satisfied. Which hot dog would you choose? The plant-based dog with kimchi slaw, three-alarm chili dog, or the Chicago dog? #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Waffles are just pancakes with abs! Our teams love finding creative ways to prepare these fan favorites. How do you enjoy your waffles? #nationalwaffleday #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Blueberries are great in so many dishes. I mean, who can resist a stack of blueberry pancakes? Not us! #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Cool down this summer with a tall glass of house made peach ice tea. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Every day we make sure our meals break the mold of traditional at-work dining. Our tastemakers have put a spin on Taco Tuesday and created mouth-watering dishes that will be sure to make your day. #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #tacotuesday #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
