Food and Nutrition Director (Hospital)

Nealy Pierce is recruiting a Director of Food & Nutrition Services for a growing, non-profit acute care hospital in beautiful, scenic Middle Tennessee. This is a true service-line Director role overseeing clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, production, staffing, and financial performance. Role Highlights Directly reports to the COO Leads ~100 staff in a fully in-house operation Responsible for budget ownership, labor management, and regulatory readiness Opportunity to elevate menus, service quality, and patient experience Successful Candidates Will Bring 5+ years supervisory and budgetary experience in the acute care hospital setting Experience leading both clinical nutrition and foodservice operations Strong financial acumen with a collaborative leadership style Ability to bring fresh ideas, including menu enhancements Excellent soft skills with the ability to hold teams accountable Regulatory readiness and food safety experience Clean driving record required RD required. Compensation & Benefits Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders Relocation assistance available Full benefits, PTO, and retirement No state income tax About the area Located between Nashville and Knoxville, Middle Tennessee offers scenic parks and outdoor recreation, a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy access to major metros. It’s truly an ideal place to build a meaningful career while enjoying the incredible lifestyle outside the hospital. To learn more about the opportunity, please submit your resume via the link. #J-18808-Ljbffr