REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF FOOD OPERATIONS

Morrison Healthcare Salary: 140,000 - 150,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] 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 As a Regional Director of Operations (RDO), you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a multi-site healthcare food service portfolio across Westchester County, New York. In this role, you will drive operational excellence, financial performance, patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and client retention while leading high-performing teams across multiple healthcare facilities. You will serve as a trusted partner to hospital executives, clinical leaders, regional leadership, and onsite management teams to deliver exceptional patient-centered dining, hospitality, and food service programs that support the overall patient experience and organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop Directors and management teams across multiple healthcare food service locations. Drive operational, financial, and service excellence initiatives to achieve regional goals related to patient satisfaction, quality, safety, compliance, client retention, and profitability. Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital executives, clinical leaders, and key stakeholders. Support business growth through client retention efforts, contract renewals, and participation in new business development opportunities. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, transparency, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular site visits to assess operations, ensure contractual and regulatory compliance, and identify opportunities for performance improvement. Provide oversight of budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and regional P&L performance. Partner with operational leaders to implement best practices, elevate food quality, and enhance the patient dining experience. Ensure adherence to corporate policies, food safety standards, and healthcare regulatory requirements. Lead performance reviews, quality assurance programs, and operational audits to drive measurable results. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit healthcare food service, hospitality, or contract dining operations. Proven leadership experience within hospitals, health systems, or integrated healthcare networks. Demonstrated success managing multiple locations and leading geographically dispersed teams. Strong background in client relationship management, operational leadership, contract compliance, and team development. Track record of improving patient satisfaction, food quality, employee engagement, and financial performance. Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and P&L accountability. Strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex business challenges and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business management systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience overseeing healthcare food service operations across multiple hospitals, campuses, or healthcare systems. Knowledge of Joint Commission standards, CMS regulations, food safety requirements, healthcare compliance standards, and patient experience best practices. Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), or other healthcare-related certifications preferred. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA 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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1576451 Morrison Healthcare

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