SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Compass Group•COLUMBIA, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 focuses on creating personalized dining experiences to support healing and health. The company has a 70-year history of leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as a Best Place to Work and a Top Training Organization. It employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. This specific role is for a Senior Director of Dining Services at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC, leading all foodservice operations for a large healthcare facility. The position requires operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, team development, and delivering an exceptional patient and guest experience. The ideal candidate will be a visible leader skilled in building client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and driving results in a complex healthcare setting.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
Two to four years of foodservice operational management experience with purchasing and inventory oversight.
Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, catering, and hospitality trends.
Proven ability to lead large teams and develop future leaders.
Strong client relationship and communication skills.
Forward-thinking, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience.
Experience with budgeting, P&L accountability, and contract-managed services preferred.
ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all daily foodservice operations for Prisma Health Richland.
Manage and develop a team of managers and frontline associates.
Maintain strong partnerships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders.
Operate within budget while maximizing value and service excellence.
Ensure outstanding food quality, patient satisfaction, and hospitality standards.
Oversee purchasing, inventory, labor management, and cost controls.
Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, regulatory, and food safety standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
Foster collaboration across departments and integrate Dining Services into the overall hospital operation.
Serve as the face of Morrison Healthcare within the account.