Charbel Bassil

Chef with over 50 years of experience across restaurants, hotels, private households, and large-scale catering in Lebanon, Dubai, and London. Specialist in French, Italian, and Lebanese cuisine, with a career spanning family-owned kitchens, fine-dining restaurants, and high-profile private service. Proven ability to lead kitchens, manage large-volume events, and deliver consistently high culinary standards. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, with working Italian.

Chef at Le Chef (1974-01 – 1976-12)

Family Business

Chef at Summer Time (1976-06 – 1976-08)

Chef at Alfredo Italian Restaurant (1977-01 – 1979-12)

Chef at Hotel Shalimar (1979-01 – 1980-12)

Chef at Le Castel & Épinoche (1980-01 – 1982-12)

Chef at Au Vieux Quartier (1982-01 – 1984-12)

Chef at Romarin (1984-01 – 1986-12)

Private Chef at Habib Atiyeh Residence (1986-01 – 1989-12)

Catering Chef at Salim Hermes & Sobhi Germanos Private Catering (1988-01 – 1990-12)

Catering Chef at Albert Abella Catering (1989-01 – 1990-12)

Chef at El Roummiyeh (1990-01 – 1991-12)

Private Chef at Issam Fares Residence (1990-01 – 1990-06)

Private Chef at Mario Haddad Residence (1991-01 – 1993-12)

Founding Chef at Le Chef (Dawra Branch) (1995-01 – 2000-12)

Opened and ran a new branch of the family restaurant business in Dawra.

Chef at Provincia (2000-01 – 2012-12)

Held long-term chef position over twelve years, building a loyal clientele base.

Chef at Eddesands Restaurant (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Managed kitchen production for a beach resort restaurant with high seasonal volume.

Kitchen Staff (Part-time) at Nightclub, Sarba (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Provided part-time culinary support for nightlife venue food service.

Head Chef at Maison Chal — High-End Boucherie & Catering (2018-01 – 2026-12)

Led and trained a kitchen team for eight years at a high-end fine boucherie and catering house. Maintained premium quality standards across French, Italian, and Lebanese menu offerings for a discerning clientele.

– Collège Mont La Salle

– Collège de la Salle