General Manager

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.  Albi has 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. In 2022, Albi was awarded  One Star Michelin which it has retained each year since. Chef Rafidi was named the 2024 Outstanding   Chef by the James Beard Foundation . In 2025, Albi was included in the inaugural release of North America's 50 Best Restaurants list from World' 50 Best. In 2026, Albi rose to number 6 on the list and was named the Best Restaurant for the Northeast USA .

 

Candidate Pre-Requisites: 
3+ years as, General Manager in a similar environment
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!