Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Albi is the nationally recognized debut restaurant from chef/owner Michael Rafidi.
Chef Rafidi takes inspiration from his family’s Palestinian roots, bringing to the table an experience that melds the ancient tradition of the region’s coal-fired cuisine with local, seasonal, Mid-Atlantic ingredients and a refined culinary acumen.
Since opening, the dual concept venture has attracted significant critical attention, earning inclusion on national Best New Restaurant lists in Eater, Robb Report and Esquire, was named Eater DC's Restaurant of the Year, and mentioned as one of the best bakeries in Washington, DC by Food & Wine Magazine. In 2022, Albi was awarded One Star Michelin and in 2024, Chef Michael was awarded Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation.
Candidate requirements:
Maintain high service standards in an apporoachable fine dining environment
Acute attention to detail with guests
Display genuine warmth and a welcoming demeanor
Efficient multi-tasking with a sense of urgency coupled with calm
Full commitment to hospitality
Confident decision making under pressure
Strong food and beverage knowledge
Supporting fellow front of house team members
Benefits:
- 100% Company-paid medical benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Certifications
- Dining Discount at YELLOW + Albi
- 401K match program
Albi offers excellent benefits including group health insurance (eligible after 60 days), 401k (eligible after 1 year), and opportunities to evolve with the company.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $28.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Customer Service
Reservation Management Platforms
Leadership
Communication
Anticipation
Awareness
Team Management
Service Quality
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ARABIC FOR "MY HEART,"
Albi presents chef/owner Michael Lee Rafidi's contemporary vision of Middle Eastern cooking as seen through the lens of Modern American techniques and Mid-Atlantic ingredients.
For his first solo restaurant, chef Rafidi draws inspiration from his roots in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan, as well as influence from the Levant and North Africa, bringing to the table an experience that melds ancient culinary tradition with the refined hand and artful plating that has earned him widespread acclaim.
Awards
2024
20232022
