Senior Director of Dining Services

Senior Director of Dining Services at St Joseph Medical Center

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a prominent leader in healthcare food and nutrition services. Serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide, Morrison leverages the 'Power of Food' to deliver personalized dining experiences and advance the healing missions of its clients. With more than 31,000 associates and over 70 years of experience, Morrison is recognized for its culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise, consistently earning accolades such as Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. The organization boasts over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, providing more than 600 million meals annually.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Dining Services is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of day-to-day Foodservice operations. This role involves managing and leading a dedicated team, cultivating strong client relationships, ensuring the profitability of the account, and fostering talent development within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates the department efficiently in accordance with the approved budget, ensuring maximum value for dollars spent.
• Ensures that all food offered to the client meets superior quality standards.
• Directs and conducts essential safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintains excellent relationships with clients and other departments within the St Joseph Medical Center community.
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire dining services team.
• Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and seamlessly integrates the dining service department with the facility's overall plan of operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of proven leadership expertise.
• Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience, including strong knowledge of inventory and purchasing control.
• 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 prior contract-managed service experience is highly desirable.
• ServSafe® certification is a significant advantage.
• Must be forward-thinking, proactive, and represent the Company effectively.

Benefits

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 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)

Key skills/competency

• Foodservice Operations Management
• Team Leadership & Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Budget & P&L Accountability
• Quality Assurance
• Sanitation & Safety Standards
• Inventory & Purchasing Control
• Food Cost Management
• Catering Trend Knowledge
• Operational Excellence