Mind the Bar – Lifeworks

September 14, 2022 @ 10:00am – 11:00am

Johnny Bridge, Board member for Mind the Bar will share information on their services and “Lifeworks” App provide information and support resources for those in the hospitality industry who are struggling with depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse disorder, addiction, or workplace harassment.

Johnny roots his position with Mind The Bar Canada in trying to nurture a new culture that can heal our industry amidst the damaging recent years and in shifting our focus to the future where our teams can ‘thrive’ beyond just ‘trying to survive’.

Johnny is a West Coast cook with 2 decades of food industry experience, currently residing in the kitchens of the University of British Colombia as their Sous Chef. Johnny can be found creating ‘Plant Forward’ menus focusing on sustainably sourced seafood in his kitchens. Johnny feels that the most defining resource throughout the industry is the wellness of those who work it. Pushing “Unconditional Positive Regard” as the new norm in his kitchens at the University, catering and all other projects alike. Johnny roots his position with Mind The Bar Canada in trying to nurture a new culture that can heal our industry amidst the damaging recent years and in shifting our focus to the future where our teams can ‘thrive’ beyond just ‘trying to survive’.