SR. DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - MISSION HOSPITAL - ASHEVILLE, NC

Sr. Director, Dining Services – Morrison Healthcare

We are hiring immediately for a Sr. Director, Dining Services at Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, we value caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Your work has purpose: nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

Job Summary

The Sr. Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day Foodservice operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, manage client relationships, oversee account profitability, and lead talent development.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with maximum value for the dollars spent.
• Ensure that the food offered to the client is of superior quality.
• Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients as well as other departments within the community.
• Promote the professional growth and development of the entire team.
• Foster strong inter‑departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent years of additional experience.
• Minimum of five years of proven leadership experience.
• Two to four years of direct foodservice 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.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract‑managed service experience is desirable.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Must be forward‑thinking, proactive, and the face of the company.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.