SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 Bonus Potential & Relocation Assistance (if outside the area) Location: Columbia, SC. Relocation assistance available. Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with the Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's “Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” for the past five years and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members. Job Summary Senior Director of Dining Services. This role leads day‑to‑day food service operations, delivers an exceptional dining experience, manages client relationships, and owns the financial and operational performance of the account. Key Responsibilities Lead daily food service operations while operating within the approved budget and maximizing value for the client Ensure food quality is consistently high and exceeds expectations Direct and enforce safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with other departments Develop, mentor, and grow talent across the team Foster strong interdepartmental partnerships and integrate dining services into overall facility operations Drive operational excellence, food cost control, and account profitability Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience Minimum of five years of proven leadership experience Two to four years of direct food service operational management experience, including inventory and purchasing Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, presentation, and cost controls P&L accountability and contract‑managed services experience preferred ServSafe certification a plus Forward‑thinking, proactive leader who serves as the visible face of the company 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) 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. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr