DIR, DINING SERVICES SR I - NEW ORLEANS, LA

Compass Group USA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is hiring a Sr. Director of Dining Services to oversee daily foodservice operations and lead a talented team within a health system setting.

You will drive client relations, profitability, and talent development while ensuring high quality, sanitation, and safety standards. As a key leader, you will collaborate with hospital administration and other departments to align dining services with the facility plan, maintain strong guest relationships, and promote continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years of Proven Leadership expertise.
• 2–4 years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, and food cost controls.
• P&L accountability knowledge desirable; contract-managed service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification a plus; forward-thinking and customer-facing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day foodservice operations and budget adherence.
• Manages client relationships and profitability of the account.
• Leads and develops the dining services team.
• Directs safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintains strong relationships with guests, clients, and other departments.
• Fosters professional growth and coordinates with facility plan of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget/ P&L

Food safety

Client relations

Team development

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a Sr. Director, Dining Servicesposition.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Sr. Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, and also be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent
• Ensures that the food that is offered is of superior quality
• Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintains excellent relationships with guests and clients as well as other departments within the community
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team
• Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent years of additional experience
• Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise
• Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
• ServSafe® certified a plus
• Must be forward thinking, proactive and the face of the company

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.