RESIDENT REGIONAL DIRECTOR - GAINESVILLE, FL

Compass Group USA Inc•Coffeyville, KS

49d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Summary Regional Director of Operations (RDO) Location: Gainesville, FL | On-Site | 1,000+ Bed Healthcare Account | No Travel but must reside w/in a commutable distance to Gainesville, FL 120,000 - 140,000 salary + bonus potential + relocation assistance for those outside a 50-mile radius. We are seeking a results-driven Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to lead, develop, and support operational excellence within a large 1,000+ bed healthcare account located in Gainesville, Florida. This on-site leadership role oversees operational strategy, talent development, service delivery, financial performance, and client partnerships - no travel required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Health Care related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit foodservice management experience.
Experience managing 3 or more foodservice accounts.
Proven success managing a team of six (6) or more manager-level direct reports.
Experience overseeing multi-unit foodservice operations totaling $5M+ annual managed volume.
Strong track record of driving customer satisfaction.
Proven success working in fast-paced, unstructured, P&L-driven environments.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop leaders and teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email platforms, and internet-based systems.
Willingness to participate in patient/resident satisfaction initiatives and programs.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and inspire District-level leadership and dining services teams to deliver exceptional service and measurable results.
Build strong and collaborative client relationships at all levels, ensuring alignment with service, safety, satisfaction, and financial goals.
Serve as a strategic partner on the regional leadership team, sharing best practices, mitigating risks, and supporting a culture of transparency and collaboration.
Oversee all operational decisions for the Gainesville account and communicate ongoing performance updates with internal and external partners.
Support the establishment of a positive, safety-focused, inclusive, and results-driven culture.
Act as a senior-level liaison and brand ambassador, managing escalations and high-level communication.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, QA, and USDA guidelines, completing required documentation accurately and on time.
Lead talent development initiatives, including performance evaluations, coaching, succession planning, and skills development.
Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the assigned account.
Monitor market trends, anticipate operational needs, and support strategic planning.