Mr. Charles AZAR

Institute of Business Administration

Lecturer

(+961) 1 421 000 ext charles.azar@usj.edu.lb

• Chef Charles Azar is a Beirut native with over 25 years of experience in pastry. • He studied Hotel and Restaurant Management in Beirut and honed his skills in France under Meilleurs Ouvriers de France. • Chef Azar has held leadership roles at prestigious establishments, including Four Seasons Beirut, Intercontinental Phoenicia, and Lenôtre Paris in Kuwait. • In 2005, he transitioned to teaching at St. Joseph University IGE in Beirut, inspiring future chefs. • As a Master Consultant Chef, he works globally on culinary projects and co-founded Le Flocon Artisan Glacier, the region's first artisanal ice cream brand. • Chef Azar gained media recognition, debuting on MTV Lebanon in 2009 and appearing on Top Chef Middle East. • He earned 4th place at the World Pastry Cup in Lyon and led Lebanon's pastry team to victories in 2003, 2005, and 2009. • Chef Azar is an international judge representing Lebanon and the Middle East at the World Chocolate Masters in Paris. • He is the President of the Academie Nationale de Cuisine in Lebanon, the Middle East, and the Gulf. • Chef Azar collaborates with renowned designers and artist like Rudy Rahmeh, Tony Ward, Rami Kady, and Abed Mahfouz for chocolate dress creations and chocolate Sculptors. • His work has earned him accolades from the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, with his creations featured in major publications.

Highest degree : Superior Technician (T.S.) in Hotel and Restaurant Management - Technical Hotel Institute Dekwaneh - Lebanon