Dining Services Coordinator1

Sunrise Senior Living; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

MyFlexPay including quick pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living seeks a Dining Services Coordinator to lead the community’s dining and hospitality operations, delivering high-quality meals and an outstanding resident experience. You will oversee food preparation, dietary modifications, and staff coordination to ensure exceptional service.

This role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and commitment to resident satisfaction, with opportunities to contribute to community events and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dining services in a senior living or healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and service in line with Sunrise programs.
• Ensure dietary modifications and portion control.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory, orders, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor food and labor budgets to meet financial goals.
• Lead, hire, and coach dining team members.
• Coordinate dining room flow and staffing for meals.
• Engage with residents for feedback and participate in Resident Council meetings.
• Support special events and community marketing initiatives.

Skills

Dining operations

Leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

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 Coordinator, you lead the community’s dining and hospitality operations—delivering exceptional service, high-quality meals, and an outstanding resident experience. You serve as both a culinary leader and hospitality champion—ensuring quality, compliance, and resident satisfaction. Dining Services Manager – Create Memorable Dining Experiences Dining Services Manager | Food Service Leadership | Senior Living

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee food preparation and service in alignment with Sunrise culinary programs
• Ensure accurate dietary modifications and proper portioning
• Manage food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Monitor food and labor budgets to meet financial goals
• Lead, hire, train, and coach dining team members
• Coordinate dining room flow and staffing for each meal
• Engage with residents for feedback and participate in Resident Council meetings
• Support special events and community marketing initiatives

Pay Range:

64,376.00 - 80,600.00

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.