Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Albi is the nationally recognized debut restaurant from chef/owner Michael Rafidi. Chef Rafidi takes inspiration from his family’s roots in Palestine, 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 concept 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, and 2023 Albi was awarded One Star Michelin. In 2024, Chef Michael Rafidi won Outstanding Chef awarded by The James Beard Foundation. Most recently, Albi was named #1 Restaurant by The Washingtonian.
Candidate requirements:
Experience using Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or other reservation platforms
Maintain high service standards in an approachable 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
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $24.00) plus tips
Estimated Weekly Tips: $180
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program, Family meal is provided daily
Required Skills
Communication
Hospitality Minded
Teamwork
Leadership
Team Player
Customer Service Orientation
Anticipation
Problem Solving
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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
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