SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION - Melbourne, FL

Compass GroupMelbourne, FL
$90,000 - $110,000Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will lead all patient dining, retail, catering, and food production operations for a large acute care hospital. You'll partner with hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient experiences while driving financial performance, operational excellence, and associate engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of healthcare foodservice leadership experience.
  • Acute care hospital and contract foodservice experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven success managing large teams, budgets, and client relationships.
  • Strong financial, operational, and leadership skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all Food & Nutrition operations, including patient dining, retail, catering, and food production.
  • Manage budgets, labor, food cost, inventory, and financial performance.
  • Build and develop a high-performing leadership team.
  • Partner with hospital leadership to improve patient satisfaction and operational results.
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, HACCP, and company standards.
  • Drive food safety, quality, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 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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