Pastry Sous Chef

Albi is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef who is highly motivated and passionate about cooking to join our tight knit team. The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing nightly dessert service at Albi, as well as some prep for daytime sister cafe/bakery, YELLOW. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of fine dining experience, a desire to learn, and is able to maintain a consistent high level of execution. Albi/YELLOW offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow with the company. Albi is the nationally recognized, michelin starred 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. Daytime cafe,  YELLOW , offers pita sandwiches, mezze, pastries which meld Levantine ingredients and flavors with classic French technique, and inventive coffee offerings. Over the course of the first year of operations, the dual concept venture has attracted significant critical attention, earning mention as one of the nation's  Best New Restaurant  lists in Eater National, Robb Report  and Esquire, Eater DC's Restaurant of the Year , 1 Michelin Star  and inclusion as one of the best bakeries in Washington, DC by Food & Wine Magazine. Albi is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef who is highly motivated and passionate about cooking. 
We are seeking individuals who have the desire to combine a tireless appetite for knowledge with a high level of anticipation & awareness to add to our growing team. As we open two new locations this year, we are looking for a Pastry Sous Chef to grow with the company.
 
Education and Experience Requirements
5 years of fine dining experience Ideally 1+ year in a manager role Experience with various cooking methods and techniques Familiar with industry best practices