Why Join Sunrise Senior Living At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day. 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:

69,264.00 - 92,560.00 Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life. 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 Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work® Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.