Executive Director, Hospital Food & Nutrition Services

Compass Group USA; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Flexible Paid Time Off

Benefits

401K

Training

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a large acute care hospital program.

You will oversee patient dining, retail dining, clinical collaboration, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and team development, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and patient experience. You will manage 300+ beds, 60+ staff, and multiple outlets, driving patient-centric hospitality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership in large-scale healthcare food service operations.
• Experience leading food and nutrition programs in acute care hospitals or complex healthcare environments.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, P&L performance, labor management, forecasting and productivity initiatives.
• ServSafe certification and/or healthcare foodservice certifications preferred.
• Ability to build strong client relationships with executive hospital leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Food & Nutrition Services operations including patient services, retail dining, catering, and support services.
• Ensure exceptional patient, visitor, and client satisfaction through high-quality food and service.
• Manage departmental budgets, financial performance, labor productivity, inventory controls, and cost containment initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements including Joint Commission standards, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols.
• Lead and develop a team of managers and frontline associates through coaching, succession planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with hospital leadership and clinical teams to support organizational objectives.
• Drive patient experience initiatives, retail growth strategies, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations through safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and maintenance programs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Healthcare food service

Budgeting / P&L management

Regulatory compliance

Contract-managed services

Staff development

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a large acute care hospital program.

You will oversee patient dining, retail dining, clinical collaboration, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and team development, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and patient experience. You will manage 300+ beds, 60+ staff, and multiple outlets, driving patient-centric hospitality