Senior Living Dining Services Director — Culinary Leader

Sunrise Senior Living; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and

myFlexPay offered to get paid within

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Westlake Village, CA is seeking a Dining Services Director to provide strategic leadership of the community's dining and hospitality operations, delivering exceptional service and resident satisfaction. Lead kitchen and front-of-house teams, manage food and labor budgets, ensure HACCP/OSHA compliance, and partner with residents on feedback.

A Bachelor's in Food Service Management or related field and a current ServSafe certification are required, with 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• 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.

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

Budgets management

Flexibility

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or related field

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Westlake Village, CA is seeking a Dining Services Director to provide strategic leadership of the community's dining and hospitality operations, delivering exceptional service and resident satisfaction. Lead kitchen and front-of-house teams, manage food and labor budgets, ensure HACCP/OSHA compliance, and partner with residents on feedback.

A Bachelor's in Food Service Management or related field and a current ServSafe certification are required, with 5+ years of