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Compass Group USA lists this DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES, HEALTHCARE opportunity in anderson, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Reports to: Systems Director, Food & Nutrition
TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.
Job Summary
As the Director of Dining Services , you will provide overall leadership for a 125-bed acute care hospital dining services operation. This role is responsible for leading and developing a team of approximately 30 hourly associates and 2 salaried managers while ensuring outstanding patient, guest, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be a highly visible, hands‑on leader who excels in employee engagement, customer service, and client relationship management. We are seeking someone who can build a positive team culture, drive operational excellence, and deliver a hospitality-focused dining experience for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 hourly associates and 2 salaried leaders to achieve operational and service excellence.
Foster a culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership, department partners, patients, visitors, and customers.
Oversee all daily dining services operations, ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction and customer service outcomes.
Partner closely with culinary leadership to deliver high-quality food, innovative menus, and exceptional dining experiences.
Drive performance through financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and P&L accountability.
Monitor quality, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards throughout the operation.
Analyze operational and patient satisfaction metrics and implement action plans to achieve performance goals.
Lead the implementation of new programs, initiatives, and best practices that enhance the overall dining experience.
Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring a high level of responsiveness and partnership with hospital stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of foodservice management experience required.
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Food Service Management, Nutrition, Business, or a related field preferred.
Healthcare, hospital, senior living, or other healthcare dining experience strongly preferred.
Proven success leading, developing, and engaging teams in a service-driven environment.
Strong customer service, patient satisfaction, and client relationship management skills.
Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and operational financial performance.
Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast‑paced environment while driving quality, safety, and service excellence.
Passion for hospitality, team development, and creating exceptional experiences for patients, customers, and clients.
TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA
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.
Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.
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Worksite address
anderson, IN, 46016, US
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