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DIR, DINING SERVICES SR

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $115,000.00 - $125,000.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
life insurance/AD&D
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
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)

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a prominent leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, proudly serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. With a nationwide team of more than 31,000 associates, Morrison Healthcare leverages the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences that support the health and healing missions of its clients. Since its inception more than 70 years ago, Morrison has been dedicated to combining culinary excellence, nutritional expertise, and operational efficiency to transform the healthcare dining experience. Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012, and honored by Training Magazine with a Top 125/APEX Award for training excellence, the company maintains a robust team that includes over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs serving more than 600 million meals annually.

The role of Sr. Director of Dining Services at Morrison Healthcare involves comprehensive oversight of day-to-day foodservice operations within an acute care setting. This leadership position demands the management and development of a team of employees while maintaining excellent client relationships and ensuring profitability of the account. The role directly influences the quality and safety of food services, operational budgeting, employee training, and the integration of dining services within the healthcare facility's overall operational plan. This senior management opportunity offers a competitive salary range from $115,000 to $125,000 and is designed for a forward-thinking, proactive individual who will represent Morrison Healthcare as a key face of the company. The Sr. Director of Dining Services will operate the department in alignment with approved budgets while prioritizing maximum value delivery to clients, ensuring superior food quality, conducting safety and sanitation programs, and fostering strong interdepartmental collaborations. Morrison Healthcare values innovation, operational excellence, and talent development, making this role essential for continuing its mission of enhancing patient and visitor dining experiences in healthcare settings.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five years proven leadership expertise
  • Two to four years direct foodservice operational management experience
  • Knowledge of inventory and purchasing control
  • Strong understanding of food quality, sanitation, and food cost controls
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Ability to manage client relationships and profitability
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of additional experience
  • Proven leadership expertise with a minimum of five years
  • Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience including inventory and purchasing control
  • Strong knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • ServSafe certified is a plus
  • Forward thinking and proactive mindset

Job Duties

  • Operate the department according to the approved budget while providing maximum value to the client
  • Ensure food quality is superior and meets client standards
  • Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
  • Maintain excellent relationships with clients and other departments within the community
  • Promote professional growth and development of the entire team
  • Foster strong inter-departmental relations and integrate dining service with the facility operation plan

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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