Book a Staj with Julian.

  • Julian is one of the owners of Grand Army Bar, a bright, airy cocktail and oyster spot helmed by a star-studded cast of players, including Noah Bernamoff of Mile End, Julian Brizzi of Rucola, photographer Daniel Krieger and Damon Boelte, former head bartender at Prime Meats.

    The team set out to open an easy-going neighborhood joint that was first and foremost inviting and comfortable.

    Julian has gone through the last decade proving that he is serious about his craft, and now that he’s gotten the message across, they can show that they also take having fun seriously.

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Julian Brizzi, Owner of Rucola restaurant in Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill bar Grand Army, Dumbo restaurant Celestine, and Nicky’s Unisex, a bar in Williamsburg.

Staj Plans

  • Book a 30-minute 1-on-1 video call, ask questions, and get expert advice

    $100

  • Shadow your dream host In-person for 4 hours.

    Gather in-person experiences, learn the tricks and tips in a new industry and develop your skills with a mentor in the space.

    $300

  • Experience your dream job at the highest level by shadowing hosts in person for a full day

    $500

Ready to Staj?

FAQs

  • Staj literally translates to 'intern' in french. Short for stagiaire, which is common in fine dining when chefs test out a kitchen before they get hired.

    To us, Staj is providing personalized job shadowing experiences allowing you to see the good, bad, and ugly of your "dream job" before taking any risks.

  • Job shadowing is an opportunity for individuals to observe professionals in their desired field to gain insight into a specific career or industry. With Staj, you can browse available job shadowing opportunities, apply to shadow professionals in various fields, and schedule sessions based on your interests and availability. Each job shadowing experience is designed to help you understand the day-to-day responsibilities and get an inside look at your desired industry.

  • Once you apply to shadow your desired host, someone from our team will follow up with you to schedule a 15-minute introductory call with you and the host. During this call, both you and the host will meet virtually, discuss your learning goals, review a sample agenda, and schedule the in-person Staj experience.

    A few days before the Staj experience, you will receive an email with the meeting address and reminders on how to prepare.

    On the day of your Staj, you will meet your host at the previously discussed location, and your host will guide you through the Staj, sharing valuable insights into their industry.

  • The Staj prices vary depending on your desired time and outcome with the host. Check out the prices listed on each host page in the "Staj Plans" section for more information.

  • After you’ve gained invaluable insights and tips for your dream industry, the world is your oyster!

    The Staj experience provides an inside view into your desired field. If you are interested in more time shadowing your dream job, please apply for the Staj Professional experience on your desired hosts page.

    Staj also offers additional programs to continue your mentorship relationship with your host. Continued mentorship is an opportunity after your Staj experience.

    Additionally, Staj serves as a feeder program, helping individuals secure roles at the companies they have shadowed. If you are interested in exploring a permanent position, please indicate your interest through the Apply Now form.