SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Compass Group USA Inc•Fairfield, CT

58d•$105,000 - $120,000

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. Job Summary The Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for leading all aspects of foodservice operations within a healthcare environment, overseeing an $8.5 million managed volume. This role ensures high-quality patient dining experiences, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. You will manage a unionized workforce, support a bedside patient delivery system, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance service and financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in foodservice management or healthcare hospitality.
Minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience in foodservice, preferably in a healthcare setting.
2-4 years of direct operational management experience, including inventory and purchasing controls.
Strong understanding of healthcare foodservice trends, including patient satisfaction, sanitation, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with P&L accountability and contract-managed services is highly desirable.
ServSafe certification preferred.
Must be proactive, forward-thinking, and represent the company with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

Lead daily foodservice operations to ensure exceptional patient and retail dining experiences.
Manage an $8.5M budget, optimizing resources while maximizing value for the healthcare facility and its patients.
Ensure all food offerings meet or exceed quality standards, with a strong focus on nutrition, presentation, and patient satisfaction.
Oversee safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, clinical staff, and facility leadership.
Champion professional development and engagement across a unionized foodservice team.
Collaborate with other departments to align foodservice operations with the facility's overall care plan.
Support and enhance bedside patient meal delivery systems to ensure timely, accurate service.
Monitor and improve operational metrics, including cost control, inventory management, and purchasing efficiency.