Senior Director of Dining Services

Compass Group•Tuscaloosa, AL

21d•$8,500 - $90,000•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 SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Director of Dining Services to join our Morrison Healthcare team and provide strategic leadership for our dining and food service operations within an acute care setting in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Senior Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, and also be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise
Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
Must be forward thinking, proactive and the face of the company

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional experience
ServSafe® certified a plus

Responsibilities

Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent
Ensures that the food that is offered is of superior quality
Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
Maintains excellent relationships with guests and clients as well as other departments within the community
Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team
Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations