THE YOUNG GUN
Albert Massaad, 21
Chef, Zimi, Lebanon
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts
Place of study
Institut Paul Bocuse, Lyon
First job
Chef at Zimi Gemmayze
Motto
“Success is reflected in the eyes of the people that you love.”
Ultimate goal in life
“Educate people about the food system.”
Advice for the next generation
“Do what you love, what you can be paid for, what the world needs most, and what you do best.”
Profile
Albert Massaad started selling pizzas in school at a young age. To learn from the best, he attended culinary school in France. He is now back home selling pizzas and Mediterranean dishes in Gemayze, with the aim of bringing together crowds of people around the oven.