BENCH SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

Compass Group•Charleston, SC

1d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re currently seeking a BENCH Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Services to SUPPORT dining and clinical nutrition operations w/in our South East market. This role offers an opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient satisfaction, safety, and well-being—while leading a talented and mission-driven team. Will focus on accounts in GA/SC. Must either already live in the SE and be open to relocation w/in the market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Foodservice Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Hospitality, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Registered Dietitian (RD) strongly preferred
7–10+ years of progressive food and nutrition leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
Proven success managing large teams, budgets, and operations in complex, high-volume settings
Deep understanding of clinical nutrition programs and healthcare regulatory standards
ServSafe® certified (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Experience with CBORD, Computrition, or similar foodservice platforms is a plus
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for patient dining, retail foodservice, catering, and clinical nutrition operations
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals that support healing and meet regulatory standards
Partner with hospital leadership to align services with clinical and organizational goals
Lead, coach, and develop a large multidisciplinary team including managers, RDs, and frontline associates
Manage departmental budget, labor, purchasing, and cost controls to drive financial performance
Ensure full compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines (Joint Commission, CMS, HACCP, etc.)
Champion a culture of service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement