Charles Kassels
El Chorro
- Role
- Executive Chef at El Chorro Lodge
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charles Kassels
Executive Chef Charles Kassels continues the legacy and traditions of an Arizona dining landmark. Carried out through his culinary vision, El Chorro’s menu incorporates fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients – including herbs and produce from the kitchen garden. Chef Kassels graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Prior to joining the team at El Chorro, he served in various culinary capacities at Barmouche and Continental Catering in Phoenix, the Boulders in Carefree, the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, and Old House Restaurant and the El Dorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe. He has also served as chef at many high-profile events, including the FBR Open/Phoenix Open and The Winston Cup NASCAR Race in Phoenix.
Experience
Executive Chef
Aug 2021 — Present
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Aos, Culinary Arts
1986 — 1987
Arizona State University
Accounting and Finance
1983 — 1986
Skills
- Hospitality
- Hotels
- Cooking
- Hospitality Industry
- Menu Development
- Sanitation
- Chef
- Culinary Skills
- Food & Beverage
- Fine Dining
- Catering
- Micros
- Banquets
- Purchasing
- Food Service
- Hotel Management
- Recipes
- Resorts
- Wine
- Banquet Operations
- Food
- Restaurants
- Food Safety
- Pre-Opening
- Hospitality Management
- Recipe Development
- Cuisine
- Restaurant Management
- Menu Costing
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