Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
STARR Restaurants and James Beard Award–winning Chef Mark Ladner have reimagined Babbo — a storied Italian institution that helped define New York’s dining landscape.
Chef Ladner’s return to the very kitchen where his culinary journey began is nothing short of momentous. Building on his celebrated work at Lupa and Del Posto — where he earned two Michelin stars and a four-star New York Times review — his reimagined menu will honor Italy’s rich regional traditions through his unique and visionary lens. This is paired with a world-class wine program featuring benchmark producers and rare, cellar-worthy gems.
Now Hiring: Bartender/Server
We are seeking an enthusiastic, polished, and hospitality-driven professional who will seamlessly fulfill both Bartender and Server shifts. The ideal candidate brings creativity, precision, and warmth to every guest interaction—crafting expertly balanced cocktails, guiding guests through our food menu and wine list with confidence, and delivering thoughtful, genuine service.
This full-time position offers a comprehensive package including:
- An hourly rate of $11.35 + tips
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage
- Commuter Benefit Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants
- The opportunity for career advancement and growth
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of bartending and serving experience in an upscale or high-volume restaurant/bar
- Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, Italian spirits, and amaro
- Experience with classic cocktails and modern mixology techniques
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized bar while delivering prompt, friendly service
- Familiarity with POS systems
- The ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
Babbo is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.35) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program, Travel Expenses
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Creativity in Cocktail Crafting
Creativity
Precision in Drink Preparation
Customer Service Orientation
Precision
Team Collaboration
Thoughtfulness in Service Delivery
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One of New York’s most iconic Italian restaurants returns to its historic Greenwich Village carriage house with a renewed spirit. In 1998, Babbo pioneered a new style of fine dining by defying convention with bold interpretations of regional Italian dishes, embracing off-beat ingredients, and serving it all to a classic rock soundtrack. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Mark Ladner, this next chapter continues the celebration of old-world hospitality and New Yorkers’ zeal for dining out, defined by lively tableside presentations rooted in whimsy rather than formality, all within an intimate candlelit dining room. The menu balances beloved traditions like the Pasta Tasting with new signatures shaped by Ladner’s decades-long study of Italian cooking and New York’s global palates. Think chilled Venetian glass bowls of local fin fish crudo, a 49-day minestrone, and the revered 100-layer lasagna with a Detroit-style finish. A sweet finale comes by way of the transcendent saffron panna cotta and zabaglione spooned tableside from a copper tureen.
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