Babis has been active in the hospitality industry since the early 1990s. Although he initially pursued studies in computer science, his true passion led him to a career in hospitality—specifically bartending. Over the years, he has gained hands-on experience in various roles, including busboy, waiter, bartender, and staff trainer.

Deeply passionate about bartending, education, and philosophy, Babis has participated in national and European competitions and attended specialized courses in Greece and abroad to continuously grow as a professional. In 2007, he founded the Bar Academy of Greece. He went on to launch the Athens Bar Show in 2010, the Mediterranean Bar Show in Cyprus in 2022, and the Salonica Bar Show in 2024.