Sr. Director Food and Nutrition

Senior Director of Dining Services

Prisma Health Richland | Columbia, SC

Prisma Health Richland is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Dining Services to lead all foodservice operations at one of South Carolina's largest healthcare facilities. This high-profile leadership role is responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, team development, and delivering an exceptional patient and guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a visible leader who can build strong client relationships, develop high-performing teams, and drive results in a complex healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily foodservice operations for Prisma Health Richland.
• Manage and develop a team of managers and frontline associates.
• Maintain strong partnerships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders.
• Operate within budget while maximizing value and service excellence.
• Ensure outstanding food quality, patient satisfaction, and hospitality standards.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, labor management, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, regulatory, and food safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Foster collaboration across departments and integrate Dining Services into the overall hospital operation.
• Serve as the face of Morrison Healthcare within the account.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
• Two to four years of foodservice operational management experience with purchasing and inventory oversight.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, catering, and hospitality trends.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L accountability, and contract-managed services preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop future leaders.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Forward-thinking, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a flagship Morrison Healthcare operation and make a meaningful impact on patient experience, team engagement, and operational performance.