Senior Dining Services Director

Compass Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Sr. Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day foodservice operations, lead a team, manage client relationships, and drive profitability. The role emphasizes quality, safety, sanitation, and staff development across a large health-system account.

The position requires strategic leadership, strong P&L understanding, and a proactive, patient-centered approach to elevate dining services and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 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.

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 offered to the client is of superior quality.
• Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintains excellent relationships with 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.

Skills

Leadership

Foodservice management

Inventory & Purchasing

Food & Catering trends

P&L accountability

ServSafe certified

Face of the Company

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Sr. Director of Dining Services to oversee day-to-day foodservice operations, lead a team, manage client relationships, and drive profitability. The role emphasizes quality, safety, sanitation, and staff development across a large health-system account.

The position requires strategic leadership, strong P&L understanding, and a proactive, patient-centered approach to elevate dining services and operational excellence.