Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
About us:
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.
Over the course of the first year of operations, the dual concept venture has attracted significant critical attention, earning mention as one of the nation's Best New Restaurant lists in Eater National, Robb Report and Esquire, Eater DC's Restaurant of the Year, North America's 50 Best, and 1 Michelin Star .
Education and Experience Requirements
- Previous experience cooking in a fine dining restaurant
- Two or more years of experience as a line cook
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Familiarity with industry best practices
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Cooking
Teamwork
Kitchen Management
Leadership
Supervising
Creativity in Cooking
Time Management
Budgeting
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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.
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