SYSTEMS DIR I- Winston Salem, NC

Compass Group USA; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, part of Compass Group, is seeking a System Director of Dining Services to lead foodservice operations across multiple acute care hospitals. The role emphasizes quality, sanitation, and patient-focused service, with accountability for patient and non-patient services.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in hospital foodservice, strong financial and operational skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments and sites.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field, or A.A. with seven years related experience.
• Minimum of seven years hospital or adult home care experience preferred.
• Experience managing multi-unit acute care hospital foodservice operations desirable.
• P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client and customer satisfaction with cost-effective management across all sites.
• Oversee all foodservice activities including patient care, retail, and catering.
• Manage systems and processes to meet client objectives across the system.
• Visit patients and ensure leadership presence on assigned units.
• Lead a team of Directors within the system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Quality & Sanitation

Education

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

A.A. Degree + 7 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a Food Services System Directorposition.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

The System Director of Dining Services is a key leadership position directly responsible for the successful operation of multiple Food & Nutrition Services in more than one Acute Care Hospital in a given geography.

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
• 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
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Winston-Salem
Job Segment: Food Service, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality