Albi is seeking a General Manager who is highly motivated and passionate about hospitality to lead our growing team of professionals. The ideal candidate should be a proven and enthusiastic leader with strong food and beverage knowledge, great communication skills, with high standards for service and guest interactions. Our style is informed by the fine-dining schools Chef Michael Rafidi has learned from, but is approachable & comforting.

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 attracted significant critical attention, earning mention as one of the nation's Best New Restaurant lists in Eater, Robb Report and Esquire, Eater DC's Restaurant of the Year, and inclusion as one of the best bakeries in Washington, DC by Food & Wine Magazine. In 2022, Albi was awarded One Star Michelin which it earned again in 2023. Chef Rafidi was named the 2024 Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation.

Candidate Pre-Requisites:

3+ years as, General Manager, Assistant General Manager or similar leadership role

Fine Dining service experience

Proficiency in Wine & Spirits (Sommelier experience is a plus)

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Great communication skills

Creative problem solver

Dependable and consistent

Albi offers a competitive salary and full benefits, 401k, potential for growth and advancement, and is closed on major holidays.

Albi is willing to pay for relocation fees for the right candidate.

Please include a cover letter with resume. We look forward to hearing from you. Yalla!

More detail about Albi part of Restaurants by Chef Michael Rafidi, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/182981-Albi

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