Frequently Asked Questions

Riviera Dining Group

About Us

  • Riviera Dining Group (RDG) is a Miami-based luxury hospitality company that develops and operates award-winning restaurants, lounges, and lifestyle destinations throughout South Florida and Central Florida. Its portfolio includes renowned concepts such as MILA, MILA Omakase, MILA Lounge, CASA NEOS, AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove, AVA MediterrAegean Winter Park, CLAUDIE, and MM Members Club. RDG is known for blending exceptional culinary experiences, innovative design, and elevated hospitality into destination dining experiences.

  • Riviera Dining Group is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with its corporate offices supporting multiple hospitality concepts across Miami Beach, Brickell, Coconut Grove, the Miami River, and Winter Park.

  • Riviera Dining Group owns and operates a portfolio of luxury hospitality brands, including:

    • MILA Miami Beach

    • MILA Omakase

    • MILA Lounge

    • CASA NEOS

    • AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove

    • AVA MediterrAegean Winter Park

    • CLAUDIE

    • MM Members Club

    In Spring 2027, Riviera Dining Group will continue its expansion with the opening of HONŌ, a Japanese Steakhouse on the 65th floor of E11EVEN Hotel & Residences in Miami.

    Each venue offers a distinct culinary and hospitality experience while sharing Riviera Dining Group's commitment to exceptional service, innovative design, and culinary excellence, making RDG one of Florida's leading luxury hospitality groups.

  • Riviera Dining Group focuses on creating immersive hospitality experiences rather than simply operating restaurants. Every concept combines architecture, interior design, culinary innovation, entertainment, and personalized service to create memorable destinations inspired by luxury Mediterranean living and global culture.

  • At Riviera Dining Group, our culture is built on five core values that guide every guest interaction, team collaboration, and business decision:

    • Passion – We embrace our mission with enthusiasm, inspire excellence, and seek creative ways to grow and overcome challenges.

    • Integrity – We act with honesty, accountability, and always strive to do the right thing.

    • Hospitality – We treat our guests and colleagues with warmth, respect, compassion, fairness, and professionalism.

    • Collaboration – We believe great experiences are created by working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another.

    • Excellence – We continuously raise the standard by pursuing innovation and delivering exceptional experiences across every Riviera Dining Group concept.

    These values are at the heart of every restaurant, lounge, and hospitality destination within the Riviera Dining Group portfolio and help shape the luxury experiences we're known for.

Careers at RDG

  • Riviera Dining Group offers careers across every area of luxury hospitality, including:

    • Culinary and pastry

    • Front-of-house restaurant operations

    • Bartending and mixology

    • Guest relations

    • Private events

    • Corporate marketing

    • Human Resources

    • Finance and accounting

    • Technology

    • Design and creative services

    • Leadership and management

    Career opportunities are available throughout Miami and Winter Park across RDG's growing collection of hospitality brands.

  • Yes. Riviera Dining Group hires restaurant professionals as well as corporate team members in departments such as marketing, accounting, finance, recruiting, human resources, operations, creative design, technology, and business development. As the company expands, new opportunities continue to become available across multiple disciplines.

  • Career development is a core part of Riviera Dining Group's culture. Employees have access to leadership development, mentoring, specialized hospitality training, onboarding programs, performance management, internship opportunities, and Riviera Dining Group University (RDGU), which offers professional learning across culinary, service, leadership, and operations.

Working at Riviera Dining Group

  • Working at Riviera Dining Group means being part of a culture centered on hospitality, collaboration, integrity, excellence, and passion. Employees work in fast-paced luxury hospitality environments while receiving ongoing support through training, development programs, and opportunities for career advancement.

  • Yes. Riviera Dining Group has earned Great Place to Work® Certification, recognizing its commitment to creating an engaging workplace culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow professionally.

  • Yes. New hires participate in onboarding and department-specific training, while current employees have access to continuous education through Riviera Dining Group University, leadership coaching, luxury hospitality training, compliance education, and venue-specific learning programs.

Employee Benefits

  • Employee benefits vary by position and eligibility, but Riviera Dining Group focuses on supporting long-term career success through professional development, employee recognition, leadership training, structured onboarding, and growth opportunities within its expanding hospitality portfolio.

  • Yes. Employee development is one of RDG's key priorities. Team members have access to leadership programs, hospitality education, performance coaching, mentoring, goal-setting programs, and specialized operational training that supports career progression.

  • Yes. Riviera Dining Group has an employee recognition program that celebrates outstanding performance, teamwork, leadership, and contributions across its restaurants and corporate teams. The program is designed to foster motivation, engagement, and a culture of excellence.

Hiring and Recruitment

  • Candidates can apply online through LinkedIn, or the recruitment website‍ ‍for available positions across Riviera Dining Group's restaurants and corporate offices. The hiring process typically includes an application review, an initial interview, additional interviews based on the role, and onboarding for selected candidates.

  • Yes. Because Riviera Dining Group operates multiple award-winning restaurants and continues to expand, career opportunities are available throughout the year across culinary, hospitality, management, and corporate teams. As the company grows with exciting new concepts—including the upcoming opening of HONŌ—additional hiring opportunities become available during new restaurant launches and expansion initiatives. Whether you're looking to begin your hospitality career or take the next step in luxury dining, Riviera Dining Group offers opportunities across its growing portfolio of restaurants and lifestyle brands.