Sunrise Senior Living, Inc

Dining Services Director

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc$74K — $99K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or related field
  • 4-5 years supervisory experience in hospitality or fine dining
  • 5+ years in volume cooking or equivalent leadership experience
  • Current ServSafe certification
  • Proven experience managing food and labor budgets
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all dining operations, including kitchen and front-of-house teams
  • Ensure high-quality food preparation aligned with culinary standards
  • Oversee dietary modifications and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Manage food, labor, and department budgets effectively
  • Maintain inventory and manage vendor relationships
  • Engage with residents for feedback and attend Resident Council meetings
  • Support special events and community marketing initiatives
  • Supervise Dining Services Coordinators and/or Executive Chef as applicable

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
  • Flexible pay options through myFlexPay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description
As a Dining Services Director, you provide strategic leadership and oversight of the community's dining and hospitality operations-ensuring exceptional service, culinary quality, and resident satisfaction.

What You'll Do:
• Lead and manage all dining operations, including kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Ensure high-quality food preparation aligned with Sunrise culinary standards
• Oversee dietary modifications and regulatory compliance (HACCP, OSHA)
• Manage food, labor, and department budgets
• Maintain inventory, vendor relationships, and procurement processes
• Engage with residents for feedback and participate in Resident Council meetings
• Support special events and community marketing initiatives
• Supervise Dining Services Coordinators and/or Executive Chef (as applicable)
• Ensure accurate production, sanitation, and temperature records

You serve as the department leader-driving operational excellence while delivering a welcoming and consistent dining experience.

What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or related field
• 4-5 years supervisory hospitality or fine dining experience
• 5+ years volume cooking experience (or equivalent leadership experience)
• Current ServSafe certification
• Experience managing food and labor budgets
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Dining Services Director - Lead Culinary Programs Across Communities
Dining Services Director | Culinary Leadership | Senior Living Dining
Pay Range:
74,152.00 - 99,112.00

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
  • Some benefits have eligibility requirements

About Sunrise Senior Living, Inc

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. is a provider of senior living services. The Company's senior living services are provided through its portfolio of senior living communities located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Company offers a range of personalized senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services. The Company operates through two segments: Sunrise and Gracewell. The Sunrise segment includes the Company's communities in the United States and Canada, excluding management services. The Gracewell segment includes the Company's communities in the United Kingdom. The Company offers a range of senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services.
Learn more about Sunrise Senior Living, Inc
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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