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.
We are seeking an attentive, service-driven Backwaiter to join our team at Babbo. In this role, you will play an essential part in the rhythm and precision of the dining room
This position offers a comprehensive package including:
- An Hourly Rate of $11.35 + tips
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage
- Paid Vacation Time & Sick Time
- Commuter Benefit Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants
- Opportunity for Career Advancement and Professional Growth
Desired qualifications:
- 2+ years of busser, backwaiter, or runner experience in an upscale or fine dining restaurant
- Polished and professional demeanor, with a warm and hospitable attitude
- Passion for hospitality and a strong desire to deliver exceptional service
- Positive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to excellence
- Proficiency in reading and speaking English
- The ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
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
Required Skills
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Service Orientation
Adaptability
Time Management
Problem Solving Skills
Work Ethic
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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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