SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION
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 long history of serving major health systems, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. Morrison has been recognized as a Best Place to Work and a Top Training Organization. The company employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. This specific role is for a Sr. Director of Dining Services in Canton, GA, responsible for leading foodservice operations at a premier healthcare facility. The position involves overseeing patient dining, retail, catering, financial performance, client relations, and team development. It is an opportunity for a healthcare foodservice leader passionate about service, team development, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience
- 5+ years of progressive foodservice leadership experience
- Healthcare foodservice leadership experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing large teams, budgets, labor, purchasing, and inventory
- Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- P&L management experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Forward-thinking leader who is proactive, visible, and engaged
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for all foodservice operations, including patient dining, retail, and catering
- Manage budgets, labor, purchasing, inventory, and overall financial performance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders
- Lead, coach, and develop managers and frontline associates
- Drive patient, guest, and customer satisfaction initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and quality standards
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service excellence
- Support talent development, succession planning, and team engagement
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunities within Compass Group
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
