SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Compass Healthcare; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Compass Healthcare in Canton, GA is looking for a Sr. Director of Dining Services to oversee foodservice operations at a premier healthcare facility. This role involves managing patient dining, retail services, catering, and financial performance while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in foodservice leadership, particularly within healthcare. Responsibilities also include developing teams and driving customer satisfaction initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive foodservice leadership experience.
• Healthcare foodservice leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing large teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead foodservice operations, including patient dining and catering.
• Manage budgets, labor, and overall financial performance.
• Drive satisfaction initiatives and comply with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Financial performance management

Operational efficiency

Food safety and sanitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sr. Director of Dining Services – Canton, GA

Lead foodservice operations at a premier healthcare facility in Canton, GA, responsible for patient dining, retail, catering, financial performance, client relations, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all foodservice operations, including patient dining, retail, and catering
• Manage budgets, labor, purchasing, inventory, and overall financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and frontline associates
• Drive patient, guest, and customer satisfaction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and quality standards
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service excellence
• Support talent development, succession planning, and team engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience
• 5+ years of progressive foodservice leadership experience
• Healthcare foodservice leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing large teams, budgets, labor, purchasing, and inventory
• Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• P&L management experience preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Forward‑thinking leader who is proactive, visible, and engaged

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Career growth opportunities within Compass Group, the world’s leading foodservice company

Equal Opportunity

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.

Legal and Compliance

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal 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.

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