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.
See what we're up to
today on Instagram.
Let's face it- food cooked with passion just tastes better. Our teams love creating delicious dishes that will ignite your senses. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagement #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
We’re celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring Chef James, who has enriched our community and continues to inspire future culinary leaders. Check the link in bio to learn about Chef James' amazing story! #AAPIHeritageMonth #ChefSpotlight
Wishing a joyful Happy Mother’s day to all of our teams and guests! #mothersday
Are you ready for Cinco De Mayo? Our Tastemakers can't wait to share what they've been up to! #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #foodmanagement #InTheKitchen #FoodLovers #CulinaryInnovation #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #cincodemayo
There is nothing boring or bland about these parmesan-crusted artichoke hearts! We love introducing diverse and nutritious foods to our guests and giving them a chance to try something new. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #foodmanagement #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Happy Earth Day! Today, we all appreciate this amazing blue and green planet. It's a time to contemplate how our actions affect the environment and what we could do better. Personally, we like to treat every day like Earth Day and, in that spirit, have a fantastic sustainability story from one of our Pacific Northwest accounts. Check the link in the bio to learn how we've kept an Orca-sized pile of disposable gloves from making it to a landfill over the last year! #EarthDay #EarthDayEveryDay #sustainability #EarthMonth #recycle
It’s all about small changes. If the entire U.S. did not eat meat for just one day a week and ate something like these delicious Loaded Beet Tacos instead, we'd reduce our environmental impact equivalent to not driving 91 billion miles - the same as taking 7.6 million cars off the road. At LifeWorks, we are making a small change to make a big difference. #healthyfood #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #HospitalityIndustry #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #EarthMonth
April 7 is World Health Day, a global health awareness day started by the World Health Organization (WHO). During Earth Month, we reflect on how our decisions affect the environment, but it’s also important to contemplate how our choices affect our health. Good nutrition aligns with good immune health. Blueberries, broccoli, carrots, and grapes are prime examples of nutritious food that boosts your immune system. At every meal, try to fill half your plate with various vegetables and fruits. The more colorful your diet, the better!
Is anyone else drooling over this savory scratch-made 🦞🦞🦞 lobster bisque? It's served right inside a sourdough bread bowl, topped with lobster meat, a dash of crema, chopped chive, and toasted parmesan-panko crust. #nationalsourdoughbreadday #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #foodmanagement #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Although Women’s History Month ends March 31, their contributions and legacy last all year. Before we wrap up the end of #WomensHistoryMonth, here are a few more stories about the strong and incredible women who inspired our team members. #extraordinarywomen #womeninbusiness #herstory #womeninspiringwomen
Did you know chia seeds are packed with nutrients? Check out this simple Coconut Carrot Cake Chia Pudding recipe in the link in bio to try! #food #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #HospitalityIndustry #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
We are green with envy over how delicious this corned beef and cabbage look! What are some of your favorite ways to celebrate #StPatricksDay? #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #HospitalityIndustry #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Shout out to all of our amazing dietitians on #NationalDietitianDay. Your dedication to educating our guests on the importance of health and wellbeing makes a difference in our guests each and everyday.
As we start the month of March and begin our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we remind ourselves of the exceptional and passionate women who bring it every day. The story of LifeWorks could not be complete without their meaningful contributions. Please take a moment to hear some of our team members on what Women’s History Month means to them. #extraordinarywomen #womeninbusiness #herstory #womeninspiringwomen
Spoil yourself today! Let our chefs treat you to some mouth-watering Louisiana-style Mardi Gras-inspired dishes. #foodie #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #HospitalityIndustry #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup #mardigras #fattuesday
Are you looking for a workplace dining option that will knock it out of the park? LifeWorks knows how to put together menu options that will wow your workforce and clients. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
We can't hide our feelings about this fabulous drink! Our chefs love putting together themed dishes to celebrate the holidays. What Valentine's Day treat are you indulging in today? #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
We understand life gets busy. That's why our teams put together to-go sweets for that special someone so you can look like the rock star we know you are. #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
Warm up with some delicious house-made French onion soup with gruyere cheese raclette. #nationalhomemadesoupday #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
At LifeWorks, our teams help you create healthy habits with hydration stations and healthy eating tips throughout the year. What would you put in your infused water bottle? #foodie #healthyfood #foodlover #foodstagram #Catering #Culinary #LoveOfFood #FoodTrends #InTheKitchen #HospitalityIndustry #sustainability #foodmanagment #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup
