Guest Experience Manager (Community & Brand Engagement)

Rooted•Center Moriches, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Guest Experience Manager (Community & Brand Engagement) Internally known as: Director of Guest Happiness Location: Patchogue, NY and Westhampton Beach, NY Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Evenings & Community Engagement) Our Mission: At Rooted Hospitality Group, our goal is simple: Create unforgettable moments for every guest. We believe great hospitality isn’t just service , it’s how people feel when they walk in and how they feel when they leave. We are looking for someone whose job is to make sure every guest leaves happier than when they arrived and eager to return The Role: This role exists to turn great visits into magical experiences. As our Director of Guest Happiness, you will spend your time connecting with guests, creating memorable moments, and ensuring every person who walks through our doors feels genuinely welcomed and appreciated. You’ll also represent our brand in the community by building relationships and inviting new guests into our restaurants. If you love people, naturally light up a room, and take pride in making others happy, this role will feel like home. What You’ll Do: Inside the Restaurant: Your mission is simple: make every guest feel special and every guest leaves as a raving fan. You will: Connect with every guest in the restaurant Create memorable moments and personalized experiences Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions Turn guest issues into positive, loyalty-building experiences Support the team in delivering exceptional hospitality Outside the Restaurant: You will also act as a community ambassador for the brand. You will: Build relationships with local businesses and community leaders Visit organizations and deliver food drops to introduce new guests to our restaurants Represent our brand at events and community gatherings Invite new guests to experience what we do Who This Role Is Perfect For: This role is ideal for someone who: Loves people and loves life Naturally lights up a room with their energy and smile Has hospitality in their heart Enjoys meeting new people and building relationships Goes above and beyond without being asked Takes pride in making others feel seen, valued, and appreciated The right person doesn’t see this as a job. They see it as an opportunity to make people happy every day.

Requirements

1–3+ years in hospitality, guest experience, marketing, or community engagement
Strong people skills, natural charisma and highly extroverted
Comfortable speaking with guests and representing the brand
Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Connect with every guest in the restaurant
Create memorable moments and personalized experiences
Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions
Turn guest issues into positive, loyalty-building experiences
Support the team in delivering exceptional hospitality
Build relationships with local businesses and community leaders
Visit organizations and deliver food drops to introduce new guests to our restaurants
Represent our brand at events and community gatherings
Invite new guests to experience what we do