SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Compass Group USA; Varick Homes (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Flexible Time Off

Benefits

401K

Training

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associates Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services for a 242-bed acute care hospital. This leader oversees patient dining, retail food operations, clinical nutrition support, food safety, financial performance, and team development.

This role manages about 35 frontline associates and 5-6 managers, with a $5 million annual operation. It emphasizes patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and partnership with hospital leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, Nutrition, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare food service, hospitality, or contract-managed services.
• Strong budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, labor management, and P&L accountability knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all Food & Nutrition Services operations within a 242-bed acute care hospital.
• Manage a $5M operation supporting a 242-bed hospital with an ADC of 125 patients, two retail dining locations, and approx. $1M in annual retail sales.
• Lead and develop a team of 5-6 managers and ~35 frontline associates, driving engagement and performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

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SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Salary:100,000 - 115,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade:16

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

The Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all food and nutrition services within a 242-bed acute care hospital. This leader is responsible for overseeing patient dining, retail food operations, clinical nutrition support, food safety, financial performance, and team development. The role manages an annual volume of approximately $5 million, leads a team of 5-6 managers and approximately 35 frontline associates, and partners closely with hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient and customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all Food & Nutrition Services operations, including patient dining, retail services, food production, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage a $5M operation supporting a 242-bed hospital with an ADC of 125 patients, two retail dining locations, and approximately $1M in annual retail sales.
• Lead and develop a team of 5-6 managers and approximately 35 frontline associates, driving engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure excellence in patient meal quality, accuracy, timeliness, and overall patient satisfaction.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor productivity, staffing, and financial performance to achieve operational and profitability goals.
• Oversee retail operations, sales growth, and customer satisfaction while maintaining high quality and service standards.
• Build strong relationships with hospital leadership and clinical partners to support organizational objectives and patient care initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, Nutrition, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare food service, hospitality, or contract-managed services.
• Strong operational experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, labor management, and P&L accountability.
• Knowledge of healthcare food service regulations, food safety, sanitation, and patient dining programs.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, develop talent, and drive employee engagement.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, financial, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, customer-focused leadership style.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.