Explore Nutrition Manager Jobs

Nutrition Managers lead programs and teams that support healthy eating, nutrition care, and food service operations. They may work in hospitals, healthcare systems, senior living communities, schools, corporate wellness, food service organizations, or public health. Browse vetted Nutrition Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Nutrition Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and setting. Nutrition Managers may oversee nutrition services, develop and implement programs, guide menu planning, manage budgets and vendors, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, and supervise dietitians, nutritionists, or food service staff. In clinical environments, they may coordinate nutrition care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in nutrition, dietetics, food service, healthcare operations, or program management. Helpful skills include team leadership, budgeting, communication, data-informed decision-making, and knowledge of applicable nutrition and food safety standards. Some positions require a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, and clinical roles may require a registered dietitian credential or state licensure. Requirements depend on the role and location.

Nutrition Manager Salary and Career Paths

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, credentials, employer, location, and scope of responsibility. Senior leadership roles in large healthcare systems, food service organizations, or multi-site programs may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Nutrition Managers may advance to director-level roles in nutrition services, clinical operations, food service, or wellness.

Find Nutrition Manager Opportunities on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore Nutrition Manager openings, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and find a role that aligns with your experience and career goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nutrition Manager do?question toggle

    A Nutrition Manager oversees nutrition programs or services and may manage staff, budgets, menus, vendors, compliance, and program outcomes. Responsibilities depend on the employer and work setting.

  • Where do Nutrition Managers work?question toggle

    Nutrition Managers work in settings such as hospitals, healthcare systems, senior living, schools, corporate wellness, food service organizations, and public health programs.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Nutrition Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Employers may ask for a relevant degree and experience in nutrition, dietetics, food service, or healthcare management. Clinical roles may require registered dietitian credentials or state licensure.

  • How much do Nutrition Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, experience, credentials, employer, and scope of responsibility. Some senior or large-scale leadership positions pay $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Nutrition Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings and review each listing’s salary information, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles that fit your goals.