SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION - Canton, GA

Job Summary

Senior Director of Food and Nutrition
Canton, GA

About the Role

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Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day foodservice operation with a focus on hospitality, quality, and operational excellence.
• Manage financial performance by operating within budget while maximizing value for the client.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team and frontline associates.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with hospital leadership and collaborate across departments.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture focused on service excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice, hospitality, or healthcare.
• Experience managing foodservice operations, including purchasing, inventory, labor, and cost controls.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, catering, and presentation.
• Experience managing budgets and P&L performance; contract-managed service experience is a plus.
• ServSafe® Certification preferred.
• A proactive, forward-thinking leader with outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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)

Skills

• Leadership
• Financial Management
• People Management
• Food Quality Control
• Collaboration
• Service Excellence
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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)

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000

Schedule

Full-time