System Director of Dining Services - Birmingham, AL

Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 Other forms of compensation: annual bonus potential; relocation assistance available. Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, 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 600 million meals annually. Job Summary We are seeking a Systems Director of Dining Services to join our Morrison Healthcare team and provide strategic leadership across food service operations within a healthcare system in Birmingham, AL. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of multiple Food & Nutrition Services in more than one acute care hospital in a given geography. Key Responsibilities Ensure client and customer service satisfaction with efficient cost‑effective management meeting and exceeding stated expectations at all sites. Manage all food‑service‑related activities, including patient care, non‑patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital‑related activities at all sites. Oversee systems and processes to ensure the strategic and operational objectives of the client for the system are met. Visit patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and help ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay. Lead a team of directors within the system. Manage system budget. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications B.S. degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. degree plus seven years of directly related experience preferred. Minimum of seven plus years of hospital or adult home/care experience preferred, depending on formal degree or training. Previous experience in food‑service management operations of multi‑unit acute care hospitals highly desirable. Nine plus years of direct food‑service operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control. Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. Previous P&L accountability or contract‑managed service experience desirable. Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels. Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills. Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e‑mail and the Internet. ServSafe Certified. Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred. 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, please see 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: 1545653 Morrison Healthcare Joshua Ryan Keith [[req_classification]] #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Healthcare