Resident Regional Director of Operations (Healthcare Dining)

Compass GroupJohnson City, TN
$120,000 - $140,000Onsite

About The Position

Working as the Resident Regional Operations Director, you will plan objectives for the region and ensure unit directors are in compliance with corporate, regional, and financial goals. You will be responsible for the overall operation, growth, and profitability of the region. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for over 70 years, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves over 600 million meals annually.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to manage a team of six or more manager-level team members
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in multi-unit foodservice management
  • Experience with multi-unit foodservice management with a combined managed volume of $3 million or greater
  • Strong track record of driving customer satisfaction
  • Proven ability to work effectively in an unstructured, fast-paced and P&L driven environment
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop team members
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Health Care related field, or equivalent degree or equivalent related experience

Responsibilities

  • Plans and directs the operation of the assigned accounts in support of the Key Performance Indicators
  • Develops common direction for the team. Sets priorities and makes team agenda and strategy clear to all team members
  • Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures of the region to ensure maximum income from existing accounts
  • Supports the development and implementation of clinical and patient service programs that meet client needs, regulatory agency requirements and meet client, patient and customer satisfaction
  • Participates in the sales process for the acquisition of new business
  • Monitors financial reports of the accounts to ensure budgetary compliance with Regional and Corporate goals
  • Develops and motivates an effective management and clinical staff to achieve Regional and Corporate goals and make efficient use of human resources
  • Interfaces with existing clients to maintain client satisfaction and account retention
  • Resolves client, patient and customer satisfaction or employee related complaints which have been elevated from Directors
  • Interfaces with legal and human resources to obtain procedures for various customer and employee related charges
  • Conducts appropriate annual and semi-annual performance evaluations
  • Completes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policy and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadline
  • Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact
  • Participates in Patient Visitation rounds with account management team during each site visit, ensures that Company Patient Visitation policies and procedures are followed
  • Trains, motivates and develops management personnel to achieve high level of morale and efficient use of human resources

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)
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