General Manager

ABOUT VIA CAROTA

Via Carota is a West Village osteria opened in 2014 by Chefs Rita Sodi and
Jody Williams. Named for the country road outside Florence where Rita once
lived, it is a place built on the conviction that the best cooking is seasonal,
honest, and generous — and that service, at its best, is invisible. Via Carota
has earned a James Beard Award, a devoted neighborhood following, and a
reputation as one of the most consistently excellent rooms in New York City.

Via Carota is part of a growing group of restaurants and shops in the West
Village founded by Chefs Sodi and Williams. Additional locations are in
development, and the incoming General Manager will be a partner in
shaping the operational foundation that makes that growth possible.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a General Manager who understands the difference
between running a room and holding one. You will work directly alongside
Chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, serving as the operational steward of Via
Carota — translating their standards from the floor through the team and
ensuring that the experience we deliver tonight is as precise and generous
as the one we delivered last year.

This is a role for an operator who has worked at a high level, who knows
Italian food and wine with depth and genuine interest, and who is as
comfortable discussing a Barolo as they are reviewing a closing procedure.
You understand that in a house like this one, authority is earned through
craft and judgment, not title.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

— Lead daily front-of-house operations across two services, maintaining
the quality and culture of the room
— Work directly with Chefs Williams and Sodi to refine, codify, and
enforce operational and service standards
— Build, develop, and retain a floor team capable of delivering the Via
Carota standard at volume
— Oversee all FOH hiring, training, onboarding, and performance
management
— Hold and develop the staff knowledge and training assessment
program
— Manage scheduling, labor, and FOH purchasing
— Oversee reservations, floor management, and guest experience across
indoor and outdoor service
— Coordinate closely with the kitchen on service pace, communication,
and daily operations
— Support the development of operational infrastructure for additional
group locations

WHAT YOU BRING

— 5+ years of senior management experience at a respected New York
City restaurant — fine dining, serious casual, or equivalent caliber
— Deep, genuine knowledge of Italian cuisine, wine, and hospitality
culture — this is essential, not preferred
— Experience working within a founder-operated restaurant; you
understand the dynamic and have navigated it well
— A natural floor presence — guests and staff trust you, and you know
the difference between presence and performance
— The judgment to act independently and the discipline to keep the
founders informed
— Strong organizational and communication skills across a diverse team
— Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
— Fluency in English; working knowledge of Italian an advantage

COMPENSATION

$120,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience. Full-time salaried
position with benefits including health insurance. Evening, weekend, and
holiday availability required.

Via Carota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all
backgrounds.