Regional Traveling Director, Dining Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA affiliate, seeks a Traveling Director of Dining Services to lead hospital dining operations across accounts in TN, AR, and MS. This role manages salaried managers and frontline staff, directs budgets, and ensures client satisfaction through quality service and cost-efficient management.

The position emphasizes HACCP/compliance, cross‑functional leadership, and strong communication with clients and staff, with mileage reimbursement and full travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field.
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience.
• Strong knowledge of food, catering trends, cost controls, and presentation.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract‑managed service experience desirable.
• Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at multiple levels (management, client, staff).
• Proficient with computer systems and common software applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; resolves issues.
• Prepares and manages annual budget.
• Uses company systems for inventory, cash reports, payroll/timekeeping, and reports.
• Oversees preparation and service of food/beverage per standards (HACCP/OSHA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Customer service

Communication

Education

B.S. in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree + 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA affiliate, seeks a Traveling Director of Dining Services to lead hospital dining operations across accounts in TN, AR, and MS. This role manages salaried managers and frontline staff, directs budgets, and ensures client satisfaction through quality service and cost-efficient management.

The position emphasizes HACCP/compliance, cross‑functional leadership, and strong communication with clients and staff, with mileage reimbursement and full travel