System Director of Dining Services - Florence, SC

Compass Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Systems Director of Dining Services to lead food service operations within a healthcare system. The role focuses on strategic direction, patient care, and cost-effective management across all sites.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in hospital foodservice, budgeting, and team leadership, with certifications like ServSafe. This is a senior, full-time position with broad responsibilities and multiple sites to oversee.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Services Technology/Management or related field is preferred.
• 7+ years hospital or adult care foodservice experience desirable.
• P&L accountability and multi-site systems experience preferred.
• ServSafe and related certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across dining services for the healthcare system.
• Oversee patient and non-patient foodservice, sanitation, and infection control.
• Manage system budget and drive cost-effective operations at all sites.
• Visit nursing units to ensure patient care standards are met.
• Lead Directors and coaching teams to achieve objectives.
• Support quality, safety, and presentation of meals across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

P&L accountability

Foodservice management

Sanitation & infection control

Coaching

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certified

Education

B.S. in Food Services Technology/Management or related

A.A. Degree + 7 years related experience

Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian preferred

Job description

Salary: $100,000.00 - $115,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Bonus Potential; Relocation Assistance

Company: Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company

Location: Florence, SC

Job Summary

We are seeking a Systems Director of Dining Services to provide strategic leadership across food service operations within a healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management meeting and exceeding stated expectations at all sites
• Manages all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities at all sites
• Oversees systems and processes to ensure the strategic and operational objectives of the client for the system are met
• Visits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.
• Leads team of Directors within the system
• Manages system budget
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus seven years of directly related experience preferred
• Minimum of seven plus years of hospital or adult home/care experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Previous experience in foodservice management operations of multi-unit acute care hospitals highly desirable
• Nine plus 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
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include: various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e‑mail and the Internet
• ServSafe Certified
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred

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)

Important Information

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

This position is for a full‑time, salaried position in the United States. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morrison Healthcare 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.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.