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Riviera Dining Group

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Riviera Dining Group Human Resources reviews

3.6

54% would recommend to a friend

(2 total reviews)

GREGORY GALY

54% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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2 reviews
5.0
10 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working at Riviera Dining Group has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It's a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, perfect for anyone who thrives on challenge and growth. One of the most inspiring aspects of the company is the team: you're surrounded by passionate, talented professionals who are deeply committed to excellence in hospitality. The culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As the company continues to grow, there are exciting opportunities to learn, take on new responsibilities, and truly make an impact. It's a place where passion for hospitality is shared at every level of the organization. If you're passionate about hospitality, energized by a fast-growing company, and ready to take your skills to the next level, RDG is the place for you.

Cons

This role isn’t suited for those looking for a low-pressure environment. We operate at a high volume and move quickly. It’s a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. –This may not be for everyone.

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Riviera Dining Group Response
3w
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! 🌟 Our HR team and Chief People Officer are essential part of the RDG experience, and to see their passion, and dedication recognized in this way is an incredibly proud moment for all of us. They show up every single day with one mission, to create a PEOPLE FIRST mindset where RDG is a place where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work. Building a people-first culture inside a high-performance hospitality group is no small feat, and our HR team does it with passion, determination, and intention, for every person who walks through our doors. This review is a direct reflection of their commitment and we couldn't be more grateful. To our HR team. thank you for everything you pour into this organization and into every single team member every day. ❤️ And to you — thank you for being part of our family and for sharing this. It means more than words can express.
2.0
1 Aug 2025

Do Not Recommend

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You will meet talented individuals here. The outward design and branding quality is top notch.

Cons

While RDG venues market a luxury guest experience, the employee experience doesn’t align with that vision. RDG is famous for abnormally high turnover across the board, so much that employees refer to it as “Revolving-Door Group” and all leaders could do is continue to wonder why people leave while perpetuating a toxic culture of blame, inequity, and favoritism. As a HR professional, you are battling the embarrassing, toxic reputation of the company while scrambling to sell a narrative that no longer holds. - The majority of staff get written up in their first week(s) to create a barrier to upward mobility and justify quick firing. - Explain why not a single person of color has been promoted to a venue leadership role such as General Manager or Exec Chef despite a plethora of viable internal candidates. - Employees walk on eggshells terrified of trusting each other. - Autonomy or new ideas are labeled “combative” and punished. - Archaic micromanagement style where employees are told in team meetings that they’re expected to work on their PTO, their day off and be attentive to work calls and emails 24/7 or risk losing their job. - 6 month+ black out period is imposed on the HR team where you cannot request or use your company paid vacation days for over half the year.

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Riviera Dining Group Response
3w
Thank you for your feedback. We respectfully but firmly disagree with several of the characterizations made here, and we feel it's important to offer clarity for anyone reading this. RDG is an organization that takes documentation and performance management seriously — and responsibly. No team member is written up unless there is a clear, documented, and justified reason rooted in our policies, whether that involves attendance, performance, or conduct. To suggest otherwise is simply not accurate. Regarding diversity and promotion — RDG is genuinely proud of the diverse talent within our organization and we promote entirely based on merit, demonstrated performance, and readiness for the next level. Career growth is available to every team member, and we are committed to continuing to develop pathways for advancement across all backgrounds. On the topic of turnover — the hospitality industry in Miami operates in one of the most competitive labor markets in the country, with industry-wide turnover rates approaching 80%. This is not unique to RDG. What is unique to RDG is our continued investment in our people, our culture, and our growth — reflected in our Great Place to Work recognition two years in a row. We also want to be clear: no employee at RDG — including our executives — is expected to work around the clock without regard for their wellbeing. We do operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, and roles that carry greater responsibility naturally require greater attentiveness. That is the nature of leadership in hospitality. We hear the feedback on open dialogue and want to be unequivocal — our doors are open. We actively welcome candid conversation and encourage anyone with concerns to reach out directly to our HR and People leadership team. We encourage you to contact us directly so that we can clarify your concerns. We wish you well in your next chapter.

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