Director of Dining Services - Laurel, MS

We are seeking a Director of Dining Services to join our Team in Laurel, MS.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Summary:

We are seeking a Director of Dining Services to join our Team in Laurel, MS. As The Director of Dining Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations in an acute hospital setting. You will manage and lead a team of employees, and also be responsible for managing client relationships, the profitability of the account, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Prepares and manages an annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Five to seven 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
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate on various levels including 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

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Café
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
If I am offered a position for this account, I understand and acknowledge that I will be asked about my COVID-19 vaccination status and/or willingness to receive the vaccine, and that my vaccination status must meet minimum Company or Client requirements.

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Dietary Manager, or do you have any Dietary Management Experience?
• What is your desired Salary or Hourly Rate?
• Have you ever been previously employed by Compass Group or any of its subsidiaries?
• Are you interested in and/or open to relocate to other geographical areas in the United States?

Experience:

• Food service management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Healthcare: 3 years (Preferred)
• Culinary: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location