Dining Services Director
Sunrise Senior Living•Richmond, VA
•$60,840 - $81,224•Onsite
About The Position
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. You serve as the department leader—driving operational excellence while delivering a welcoming and consistent dining experience.
Requirements
- 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
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
Benefits
- 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
- Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
