Dining Services Director

AECOM; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Dining Services Director at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights. You'll provide leadership and management in food & beverage services, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents. Embrace a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, equipped with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Daily Pay offered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food service management preferred or 3 years of food service production experience.
• Two years of supervisory management experience required.
• Maintains current Food Services Sanitation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and food service operations.
• Financial management of the dining department.
• Supervise and train dining team members.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in food service management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.**

**Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.**

**COMMUNITY NAME**

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

**Job ID**

2025-229445

**JOB OVERVIEW**

**_"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what’s right for the resident. For me, that’s a big breath of fresh air."_**

**_- Sunrise Leader_**

At Sunrise, our Dining Services Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food & beverage and dining services operations in the community while meeting and or exceeding Sunrise quality service standards.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS**

**Responsibilities:**

- Oversight of procurement

- Preparation and service of the food per the Sunrise designated Menu Program

- Financial management of the department

- Supervising and training team members

- Creating a pleasant dining experience for those dining in the community dining venues.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's degree in food service management preferred or three (3) years experience in food service production preferably in assisted living, full service, skilled nursing and or hospitality industries

- Maintains current Food Services Sanitation certificate

- Two (2) years supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling

- Demonstrates knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets

- Ability to handle multiple priorities

- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations

- Competent in organizational, time management skills

- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

- The ability to work weekends and a flexible work schedule

**ABOUT SUNRISE**

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

+ Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)

+ 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_**

**PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS**

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

**COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER**

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

**Location : Name** _Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights_

**Type** _Full-Time_

**_Location : Address_** _5555 Friendship Boulevard_

**_Location : City_** _Chevy Chase_

**_Location : State/Province (Full Name)_** _Maryland_

**Salary Range** _USD $62,400.00 - USD $83,200.00 /Yr._

**Variable Compensation** _Bonus Eligible_

Sunrise Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.