SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION - Melbourne, FL

Salary: 90,000 – 110,000 Company: Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company Position Title: Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services (SR DFNS) Pay Grade: 16 Reports To: Systems Director Other Compensation: Bonus potential and relocation assistance Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison creates personalized dining experiences for patients and café guests to advance healing and healthful missions. For more than 70 years, Morrison has leveraged culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Job Summary Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services – Morrison Healthcare Location: Melbourne, FL As the Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will lead all patient dining, retail, catering, and food production operations for a large acute care hospital. You will partner with hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient experiences while driving financial performance, operational excellence, and associate engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead all food & nutrition operations, including patient dining, retail, catering, and food production. Manage budgets, labor, food cost, inventory, and overall financial performance. Build and develop a high‑performing leadership team. Partner with hospital leadership to improve patient satisfaction and operational results. Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, HACCP, and company standards. Drive food safety, quality, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. 5+ years of healthcare foodservice leadership experience. Acute care hospital and contract foodservice experience strongly preferred. Proven success managing large teams, budgets, and client relationships. Strong financial, operational, and leadership skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems. 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) Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Additional Information Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr