Dining Services Director — Lead Culinary Excellence

Sunrise Senior Living; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Employee assistance / discounts

PTO & holidays

MyFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead dining operations across the community, overseeing kitchen and front-of-house teams while upholding Sunrise culinary standards.

You will manage food and labor budgets, ensure HACCP/OSHA compliance, supervise Dining Services Coordinators or an Executive Chef, and engage residents to enhance satisfaction and community dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current ServSafe certification required.
• Experience managing food and labor budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead dining operations across the community, overseeing kitchen and front-of-house teams while upholding Sunrise culinary standards.

You will manage food and labor budgets, ensure HACCP/OSHA compliance, supervise Dining Services Coordinators or an Executive Chef, and engage residents to enhance satisfaction and community dining experiences.