SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Morrison Healthcare

Position Title: SR DFNS

Pay Grade: 17

Reports To: RDO

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000

Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS POTENTIAL AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE (if outside the area)

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].

Job Summary

Senior Director of Dining Services

Compensation: $110K–$135K base + bonus potential

Relocation assistance available

This is a rare opportunity where the right leader is walking into a great situation. Strong support, solid infrastructure, and real upside—both professionally and financially.

The Senior Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing day-to-day foodservice operations while delivering an exceptional dining experience. This role leads and develops a team, manages client relationships, and owns the financial and operational performance of the account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily foodservice operations while operating within the approved budget and maximizing value for the client
• Ensure food quality is consistently high and exceeds expectations
• Direct and enforce safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with other departments
• Develop, mentor, and grow talent across the team
• Foster strong interdepartmental partnerships and integrate dining services into overall facility operations
• Drive operational excellence, food cost control, and account profitability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of five years of proven leadership experience
• Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience, including inventory and purchasing
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, presentation, and cost controls
• P&L accountability and contract-managed services experience preferred
• ServSafe certification a plus
• Forward-thinking, proactive leader who serves as the visible face of the company

This is a high-impact leadership role with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and relocation support for the right candidate ready to lead, elevate, and make an immediate impact.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates At Morrison Healthcare Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1495956

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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