SEO Expert for Chef and Culinary Consultant Website

I need an SEO expert to optimize my website and help me rank for pizzeria consulting, menu development, and culinary recipe creation for restaurants, takeaways, and food businesses.

I am a trained chef and culinary consultant specializing in:
Pizzeria toppings & menu development.
Recipe creation for gastropubs, restaurants, takeaways, and ghost kitchens.
Helping food businesses refine their kitchen operations & ingredient selections.
My clients include chefs, restaurateurs, and food business owners. My website must attract serious food professionals, not just casual food lovers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Keyword research focused on food consulting, menu development, and pizzeria-specific searches.
On-page SEO optimization (titles, meta descriptions, content structure).
Technical SEO audit & fixes (site speed, mobile performance, image optimization).
Basic backlink strategy (get listed on food industry directories & relevant blogs).
Recommend blog topics focused on ingredient pairings, menu innovation, and pizzeria consulting insights.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Proven SEO success for service-based businesses (consulting, food professionals, or hospitality).
Experience with Squarespace SEO (or ability to optimize it).
Ability to target the right audience—restaurant owners & food businesses—not just general food lovers.
Clear, professional communication.


Budget:for one-time setup + strategy