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Rooted Hospitality Group

Operates diverse restaurant concepts and consulting

Kitchen Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePatchogue, NY, USA$85k - $110k /yrIn-person

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.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs.
  • Strong 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 local competitors and seek continuous 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 effective kitchen.
  • Monitor financial performance using daily profit-tracking tools, focusing on efficiency and productivity.
  • Understand and communicate budgetary goals and compare budgeted with 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.
  • Lead by example in promoting the company’s culture of excellence and accountability.

About the Company

Rooted Hospitality Group

Operates diverse restaurant concepts and consulting

Rooted Hospitality Group manages a portfolio of dining concepts mainly in Long Island, NY, with additional locations in Louisiana. It acquires and develops properties, often turning around underperforming sites, and runs brands like RUMBA, Cowfish, flora, Fauna, and AVO TACO across full-service and casual formats. The company emphasizes “Hospitality DNA”—a focus on high‑quality service and chef‑driven menus delivered through owned venues and a hospitality consulting arm. Its goal is to expand its regional footprint, extend the RUMBA brand outside New York (to Louisiana), and help other businesses through consulting while maintaining strong brand coherence.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Town of Brookhaven, New York
Founded
2009

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