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SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Compass Group

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Oct 2025

💰 $150,000/yr($140,000/yr – $150,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: 140,000 - 150,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade: 17

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 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

Join a dynamic leadership team at a 1,200-bed acute care hospital located in New York City, home to an on-campus medical school. This high-impact role oversees a robust Food & Nutrition Services department, including:

Annual volume of $30 million
Retail dining and coffee shop operations generating $13 million in sales
High-volume, high-profile catering services
Management of 18 department managers and 250 unionized frontline associates

The Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all foodservice functions. This includes ensuring exceptional quality, financial performance, and strong client relationships, while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily foodservice operations in alignment with budgetary goals and client expectations
Ensure delivery of high-quality food and service standards across all venues
Oversee safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership and other departments
Promote professional development and engagement across the team
Patient meal program inclusive of specialty services: cardiac, oncology, maternity and pediatrics, with annual volume of 800,000 meals.
Integrate foodservice operations with clinical nutrition and broader hospital initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of proven leadership in foodservice management
Previous experience working in New York City and with union teams required
Strong understanding of Morrison Healthcare / Compass Group standards and systems
2–4 years of direct operational experience, including inventory and purchasing oversight
Expertise in food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, cost control, sanitation, and presentation
Experience with P&L accountability and contract-managed services
Proficiency with CBORD and Volante POS systems
ServSafe® certification preferred
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required
Strategic thinker with a proactive leadership style and strong interpersonal skills