Required Years of Experience
3 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.
Who We Are Looking For
A service-focused Manager to add to our fantastic team who understands that hospitality is both an art and a discipline—someone who cultivates memorable guest experiences, appreciates systems and structure, and elevates their team through mentorship and example.
What’s In It for You
- A salary ranging from $80,000–$90,000, based on experience and expertise
- Quarterly bonus opportunities for hitting goals and raising the bar
- Paid vacation and safe & sick time to relax and recharge
- Health coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- Savor exclusive dining discounts at 25+ affiliated STARR Restaurants
- Wine & beverage scholarship opportunities to keep your knowledge sharp and feed your curiosity
Qualifications
- A combined 3 years of experience with at least 1 year as a Captain or Restaurant Manager in a fine dining restaurant
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- Proven leadership capabilities that have focused on training and developing staff through a "coach-player" philosophy
- The ability to drive performance and success without compromising hospitality and service standards
- Basic PC knowledge and comprehension (Word, Excel, scheduling software, OpenTable, Resy, Applicant Tracking /Onboarding systems)
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: Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)
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
Leadership
Service Orientation
Team Management
Team Development
Mentorship
Performance Management
Guest Experience Cultivation
Operational Management
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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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