Our Team
Charbel Adaimy - Executive Chef
Charbel is a first generation Lebanese American who is also a native Angeleno. His love for cooking and all things food related came from his parents, even though they really wanted him to be a doctor. He was classically trained at the Le Cordon Bleu and earned his chops at the Michelin rated fine dining room at the Ritz Carlton of Pasadena. However, his true passion is to make people happy with food whether you like a sloppy joe or a tartine de foie.
Jose "The Kid" Castro
Jose Castro was born and raised in Los Angeles. He got his start in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher at Messhall. When he heard kitchens across the city were in desperate need of more cooks, he felt inspired to tackle a new challenge and pursue this opportunity. After several years of learning the ins and outs of the kitchen, he moved up the ranks and is now the sous chef at Messhall. When he’s not in the kitchen, Castro can be found spending time with his two daughters or daydreaming about his dream cars.
Gabriel Raissnia - Event Coordinator / Supervisor
Gabriel began working in hospitality at the age of 17, running room service at The Red Lion Inn in Costa Mesa, CA. He went on to receive a B.A. in Journalism at University of Minnesota, continuing working in numerous types of restaurants from casual to fine dining, in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Gabriel has been serving here at Messhall since its opening and he loves being a part of the vibrant, creative and hard-working neighborhood and team.
Amanda Michelle Alvarez - Social Media Director
