About this position
Albi is seeking a Host who is highly motivated and passionate about hospitality. We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead the host team with a high level of anticipation & awareness to create a team-based, confident, warm, & personal service.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
More detail about Albi part of The Habibi Project , please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/182981-Albi
Location
Washington .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3274225599.