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Rooted Hospitality Group

Operates diverse restaurant concepts and consulting

Executive Chef

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/13/2026
$90k - $110k/yr
Mid
Westhampton Beach, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years in a high-volume kitchen management role is required.
  • Proven leadership and team-building abilities in a dynamic environment are required.
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to culinary excellence are required.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs are required.
  • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and time management skills are required.
  • The ability to communicate expectations and results clearly and confidently is required.
  • The ability to lift 25 pounds is required.
  • The ability to bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods to perform culinary duties is required.
Responsibilities
  • Stay current with market trends and build strong relationships with purveyors.
  • Benchmark the operation against top local competitors and strive for excellent performance.
  • Maintain sanitation standards and compliance, including OSHA logs, temperature logs, ServSafe certifications, and health department requirements.
  • Continuously learn, grow, and improve operations.
  • Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory to maintain product quality.
  • Ensure consistent execution of recipes and standards through training and accountability.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning kitchen that meets operational standards.
  • Monitor financial performance using daily profit-tracking tools, focusing on efficiency and productivity.
  • Understand and communicate budgetary goals, including budget-versus-actual performance.
  • Foster a team environment rooted in empowerment, confidence, and friendliness.
  • Identify and nurture individual strengths and conduct fair, objective evaluations.
  • Address performance challenges promptly and reward excellence to motivate team members.
  • Cultivate a kitchen culture that questions the status quo and embraces positive change.
  • Promote the company’s culture of excellence and accountability by leading by example.

About the company

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Rooted Hospitality Group

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Rooted Hospitality Group owns and operates a portfolio of dining concepts mostly on Long Island, NY, with additional locations in Louisiana. It buys and develops restaurant properties, often reviving underperforming sites, and runs multiple brands—RUMBA, Cowfish, flora, Fauna—and quick-service AVO TACO, across full-service and casual formats, plus offers hospitality consulting. The brands are built around chef-driven menus and island-inspired themes, delivered through owned venues with a strong focus on service quality under a culture called “Hospitality DNA.” The company aims to expand its regional footprint, extend the RUMBA concept outside New York (including Louisiana), and help other businesses through consulting while maintaining brand coherence and high service standards.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Brookhaven, New York

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • RHG opened RUMBA Metairie on May 16, 2025, extending RUMBA beyond New York.
  • RHG posted 37 open jobs on September 10, 2026, including Metairie and Charlotte.
  • RHG’s updated September 14, 2026 site shows active marketing, events, and gift-card demand.

What critics are saying

  • RHG still depends on Long Island; one regional downturn can hit most revenue quickly.
  • Metairie expansion and Charlotte hiring stretch management attention before 2026 proves the model.
  • A bad lease, labor dispute, or failed Louisiana ramp can choke cash flow and growth.

What makes Rooted Hospitality Group unique

  • David and Rachel Hersh built RHG from 2009 into eight restaurants by 2025.
  • RHG turns underperforming properties into destination venues, exemplified by Cowfish’s 2012 launch.
  • RUMBA, flora, Fauna, and AVO TACO span island, fine-dining, steakhouse, and fast-casual formats.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget