Salary: 100,000 - 115,000 / year based on experienceOther Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 16Job SummaryThe
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.
- ServSafe® certification preferred.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, financial, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, customer-focused leadership style.
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1583976
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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