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SR SYSTEMS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

About the role

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

The Senior Systems Operations Director is a key operational leadership role supporting Morrison Healthcare's partnership with Cleveland Clinic Martin Health. This position provides daily operational oversight for three Martin Health hospitals, ensuring excellence in patient dining services, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and operational execution. Must reside in Stuart, FL or Port St Lucie, FL.

The Senior Systems Operations Director will work closely with Directors of Dining Services, Operations Managers, Executive Chefs, and frontline leadership to drive key performance indicators (KPIs), improve operational efficiencies, and support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position that spends time in each hospital, coaching teams, identifying opportunities, and ensuring consistent execution of Morrison Healthcare standards.

Primary Locations Supported:

Martin North Hospital (Average Daily Census: 190)
Martin South Hospital (Average Daily Census: 50)
Tradition Hospital (Average Daily Census: 160)

Key Responsibilities:

Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent
Ensures that the food that is offered is of superior quality
Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team
Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional experience
Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise
5+ years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Healthcare Food Service experience a PLUS
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Highly Preferred or Registered Dietitian
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
ServSafe® certified a plus
Must be forward thinking, proactive and the face of the company

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