Junior SEO Specialist – RDG

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RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach. Combining genuine hospitality, fine dining, and a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere, MILA has quickly become a premier destination within Miami’s upscale social scene.

At RDG, we are a collective of individuals dedicated to excellence and the art of sensory engagement. We embrace the rhythms of life and are motivated by the thrill of adventure. Our core principles focus on providing customers with immersive experiences, organic design, and a refined culinary journey.

DREAM IT
MILA has exceeded expectations in its initial two years, achieving remarkable success despite pandemic-related challenges and securing the #5 spot in The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Building on this success, RDG has expanded into new concepts, including AVA MediterrAegean in Winter Park, Florida, CASA NEOS on the Miami River, Claudie (opened Feb 2025), and MM, a Membership Community. Upcoming projects include AVA’s second location in Coconut Grove and Casa Neos Lounge (Fall 2025), Noora and HONŌ Japanese Steakhouse (Spring 2026).

BUILD IT
RDG’s distinguished brand portfolio and exclusive membership program aim to create a network of venues and experiences that offer a unique lifestyle to guests and members in Florida. Our goal is to establish RDG as a leader in the luxury restaurant industry in the United States.

GROW IT
RDG has demonstrated rapid growth and is poised for significant economic expansion globally. We are actively exploring national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and international markets including Paris, London, Dubai, and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior SEO Specialist to support our SEO initiatives by auditing, executing, and scaling organic search strategies across Riviera Dining Group’s portfolio of luxury hospitality brand websites.

This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and analytical, ideal for someone early in their SEO career who wants exposure to multi-brand, high-visibility websites in hospitality, lifestyle, and luxury.

You will work closely with the Digital Marketing & SEO Manager to implement SEO best practices, monitor and improve performance, and ensure SEO fundamentals are executed consistently across all Riviera Dining Group brand websites.

Key Responsibilities

SEO Execution & Optimization

• Support on-page and technical SEO implementations (meta titles, meta descriptions, headings, structured data markup, internal linking and image optimizations).
• Assist with keyword research and mapping across brand websites.
• Optimize existing content and support new content briefs following SEO taxonomy best practices.
• Ensure crawlability and indexability by following SEO best practices.

Content & Website Support

• Collaborate with marketing, project managers and content teams to ensure SEO alignment on landing pages, blogs, and campaigns.
• Upload and format SEO-friendly content in the CMS (WordPress or similar).
• Support local SEO efforts (Google Business Profiles, location pages, citations).

Reporting & Analysis

• Track SEO performance (traffic, rankings, conversions) using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other analytics tools.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports based on business needs to support SEO strategies and business plans.
• Monitor competitors and industry trends.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with designers, developers, and marketing managers to ensure SEO is considered, integrated, and approved before website updates and launches.

Profile & Requirements

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in SEO, digital marketing, or a related field (agency or in-house).
• Strong interest in SEO, analytics, and digital performance.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Familiarity with:
  • Google Analytics & Google Search Console
  • SEO tools (SEMrush, Moz, Screaming Frog or similar)
  • CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Basic understanding of HTML, page structure, and site architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with Search Engine Marketing (SEM), primarily Google Ads is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Able to follow processes and guidelines while spotting inconsistencies.
• Comfortable working across multiple brands and priorities.

What We Are Looking For

• Someone reliable and precise who executes well and follows through.
• A team player who supports the SEO Manager and helps keep projects moving.
• Someone excited by hospitality, lifestyle, luxury, and fast-paced environments.

Why Join Us

• Exposure to multiple high-end brands with strong growth ambitions.
• Opportunity to learn directly from a senior SEO lead.
• Real impact on high-traffic, consumer-facing websites.
• Dynamic, creative, and performance-driven environment.