AKEDO WASHINGTON, DC
OPEN CALL – WALK-IN JOB FAIR
Tuesday, March 31 & Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Downtown Washington, DC

AKEDO Washington, DC is the latest concept from globally renowned restaurateur and venture capitalist Arjun Waney (ZUMA, ROKA, COYA, La Petite Maison [LPM], and The Arts Club), in partnership with the team behind Washington’s award-winning SHOTO Washington DC.

Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, AKEDO offers a chef-driven, Japanese-inspired street food experience featuring sandos, sushi, bento boxes, poke, Japanese pizza, robata skewers, and soft-serve ice cream, alongside a curated selection of Japanese beer, sake, and shochu.

This 60-seat boutique fast-casual concept, designed by renowned interior designer Noriyoshi Muramatsu of Studio Glitt (Tokyo), features an open kitchen with robata grill, pizza oven, and outdoor terrace.

AKEDO will operate seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with late-night service until 4:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Location:
Midtown Center
1100 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(Entrance through the Midtown Center courtyard via L Street NW between 15th and 16th Streets)

We Are Hiring For:

• Receptionist
• Servers
• Cashier / Expeditor 
• Chef de Partie 
• Line Cooks 
• Sushi Cooks 
• Prep Cooks 
• Steward / Dishwashers 

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience 
• Additional earnings through service charge participation 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Commuter benefits 
• Employee dining privileges 
• Structured training and growth opportunities 

We are seeking motivated hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and growing within a dynamic team.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. AKEDO Washington, DC is an equal opportunity employer.

• Previous hospitality or restaurant experience preferred 
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Friendly, energetic, and guest-focused attitude 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Authorized to work in the United States