SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Compass Healthcare; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Senior Director of Dining Services at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC. This leadership position is crucial for overseeing foodservice operations, maintaining high standards of patient satisfaction and developing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in foodservice management, excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to improve operational efficiencies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient experience while leading daily operations in a bustling healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, production, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily foodservice operations for Prisma Health Richland.
• Manage and develop a team of managers and associates.
• Ensure outstanding food quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership in foodservice operations

Client relationship management

Sanitation standards knowledge

Team development

Budgeting and P&L accountability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

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Job Summary

Senior Director of Dining Services for Prisma Health Richland, Columbia, SC.

Prisma Health Richland is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Dining Services to lead all foodservice operations at one of South Carolina's largest healthcare facilities. This high-profile leadership role is responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, team development, and delivering an exceptional patient and guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a visible leader who can build strong client relationships, develop high-performing teams, and drive results in a complex healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily foodservice operations for Prisma Health Richland.
• Manage and develop a team of managers and frontline associates.
• Maintain strong partnerships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders.
• Operate within budget while maximizing value and service excellence.
• Ensure outstanding food quality, patient satisfaction, and hospitality standards.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, labor management, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, regulatory, and food safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Foster collaboration across departments and integrate Dining Services into the overall hospital operation.
• Serve as the face of Morrison Healthcare within the account.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
• Two to four years of foodservice operational management experience with purchasing and inventory oversight.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, catering, and hospitality trends.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L accountability, and contract-managed services preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop future leaders.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Forward-thinking, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many benefits and a path to professional growth. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a flagship Morrison Healthcare operation and make a meaningful impact on patient experience, team engagement, and operational performance.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today.

Equality and Compliance

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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 applicable laws. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1543431