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 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 Washingtonian and The Washington Post for 2025 and 2026, and was named the #6 Best Restaurant in North America by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
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 - $23.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program, In-House Educational Opportunities, Education Reimbursement Program, Advancement Opportunities, Major Holidays Off
Required Skills
Communication
Hospitality Minded
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Attention to Guest Experience
Professionalism
Empathy
Positive Attitude
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Part of The Habibi Project
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.
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