DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES I
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.
Job Summary
Lead with purpose. Elevate the experience. Make an impact every day.
Are you a passionate foodservice leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing people, culinary excellence, and exceptional service together? Join our team as a Director of Dining Services and take the lead in shaping an outstanding dining experience within a premier acute care healthcare setting.
In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day dining operations while building strong partnerships with clients, patients, guests, and hospital leadership. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team, champion culinary excellence, drive operational performance, and bring innovative foodservice programs to life.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven foodservice professional who is ready to lead, innovate, and grow with a world-class foodservice organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the operation: Oversee daily dining services and provide strategic leadership to ensure exceptional service, quality, and operational excellence.
- Build strong partnerships: Develop trusted relationships with clients, customers, guests, hospital leadership, and key departments.
- Champion culinary excellence: Partner closely with the Chef and management team to create innovative menus and deliver high-quality, memorable dining experiences.
- Drive financial performance: Oversee the account’s P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls while identifying opportunities to improve overall financial results.
- Bring innovation to the table: Lead the implementation of new culinary initiatives, programs, and dining concepts that enhance the customer experience.
- Develop your team: Inspire, coach, and develop associates while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Elevate the guest experience: Maintain a strong customer-first focus and consistently look for ways to exceed expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification (CDM) or RD
- OR Must obtain a CDM/RD certification within 18 months of your start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field preferred
- 5–7 years of progressive foodservice management experience
- Multi-unit and/or healthcare foodservice experience strongly preferred
- High-volume food production and catering experience essential
- Proven experience managing budgets, P&L, and financial performance
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and client relationship skills
- Passion for culinary innovation and exceptional customer service
- A strategic, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
- A desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with a premier foodservice organization
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
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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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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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1562386
Morrison Healthcare
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