Host

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, as well having been included on the inaugural list of the 50 Best Restaurants 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