Director of Dining Services — Healthcare Culinary Leadership

Compass Group USA; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead hospital dining operations. You will manage foodservice activities across retail, catering, and patient services, ensuring quality, sanitation, and cost control while driving client satisfaction.

This role demands energetic leadership and strategic oversight in a demanding healthcare environment. The position requires strong financial acumen, staff development, and a track record of delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent; 5+ years of foodservice management preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, inventory, and cost controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, and quality standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; and appraises performance.
• Prepares and manages annual budget.
• Uses company systems for reports: inventory, cash, production, payroll/time-keeping.
• Oversees food/beverage prep and service per HACCP/OSHA standards and portion control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food Service Management

HACCP & Safety

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

P&L accountability

Staff development

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field

A.A. Degree + 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, seeks a Director of Dining Services to lead hospital dining operations. You will manage foodservice activities across retail, catering, and patient services, ensuring quality, sanitation, and cost control while driving client satisfaction.

This role demands energetic leadership and strategic oversight in a demanding healthcare environment. The position requires strong financial acumen, staff development, and a track record of delivering high-quality