SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Compass Group, North America; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, seeks a Senior Director of Dining Services to lead Prisma Health Richland’s foodservice operations in Columbia, SC. You will drive operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, and a high-quality patient and guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a visible leader who builds client relationships, develops teams, and delivers results in a complex healthcare setting.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Client relationship skills

Foodservice operations

Budgeting & P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, 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.

Job Summary

Senior Director of Dining Services

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.

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.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Morrison Healthcare