DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES

Compass Group USA; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day operations of a healthcare dining account, ensuring exceptional food quality, service excellence, and strong operational performance.

The ideal leader is energetic, growth-oriented, and skilled at building relationships with nursing leadership, clients, and associates while fostering a collaborative team culture in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred.
• Three to five years of foodservice operation experience.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing a budget.
• Desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, nursing leadership, patients, guests, and other hospital departments.
• Lead, coach, and develop associates while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence, actively supporting the team and daily operations.
• Partner with the Chef and management team to deliver exceptional food quality, service, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Implement new culinary programs and service initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and approach operational challenges with creativity, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relationship management

Team development

Education

BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

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Morrison Healthcare,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

Working as a Director of Dining Services, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a healthcare dining account, ensuring exceptional food quality, service excellence, and strong operational performance.

We are seeking an energetic, motivated, and growth-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visible leader who builds strong relationships with nursing leadership, clients, and associates while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

This role requires a leader who leads by example, coaches and develops talent, and drives accountability. We value an individual who takes initiative, embraces challenges with a can-do attitude, and is passionate about building a high-performing team and delivering an outstanding patient and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, nursing leadership, patients, guests, and other hospital departments.
• Lead, coach, and develop associates while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence, actively supporting the team and daily operations.
• Partner with the Chef and management team to deliver exceptional food quality, service, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Implement new culinary programs and service initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and approach operational challenges with creativity, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS, Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred
• Three to five years of foodservice operation experience
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing a budget
• Desire to learn and grow

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.