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Rooted Hospitality Group

Operates diverse restaurant concepts and consulting

Kitchen Manager

Full-Time
$85k - $110k/yr
Mid
Patchogue, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen management role.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Organizational skills to prioritize and adapt to changing needs.
  • Attention to detail, follow-through, and time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate expectations and results clearly and confidently.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods to perform culinary duties.
Responsibilities
  • Stay current with market trends and build strong relationships with purveyors.
  • Benchmark the operation against top local competitors and pursue operational improvement.
  • Maintain sanitation standards and compliance, including OSHA logs, temperature logs, ServSafe certifications, and health department requirements.
  • 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 operationally compliant kitchen.
  • Monitor financial performance using daily profit-tracking tools, with a focus 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 through fair and objective evaluations.
  • Address performance challenges promptly and recognize 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.

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