SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION II - SUMTER, SC

Compass Group•Sumter, SC

53d•$80,000 - $100,000•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. 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 SummaryDIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES – HOSPITAL - THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SUMTER, SC - 80K - 100K + BONUS POTENTIAL + RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO RELOCATE CLOSER TO SUMTER, SC Growth potential in the Columbia, SC market and throughout South Carolina. The Director of Food and Nutrition Services leads hospital food and nutrition operations, including patient dining and retail services. This role serves as the primary liaison to hospital leadership and clinical partners and is responsible for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, and team engagement in a healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of leadership experience, preferably in healthcare foodservice or support services.
Proven success managing operations, finances, and teams in a regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems.

Responsibilities

Leads and develops food and nutrition teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered services.
Serves as the primary contact for hospital administration and maintains strong stakeholder relationships.
Provides strategic and operational direction to meet performance, quality, and financial goals.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission, FDA, USDA (as applicable), CMS, and company policies.
Oversees food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and audit readiness.
Partners with clinical teams to support therapeutic diets, nutrition care, and patient experience initiatives.
Owns departmental financial performance, including budgeting, labor management, and cost control.
Leads hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.