RESIDENT REGIONAL DIRECTOR - GAINESVILLE, FL

Resident Regional Director

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 cafs feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. 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.

Job Summary

Regional Director of Operations (RDO) Location : Gainesville, FL | On-Site | 1,000+ Bed Healthcare Account | No Travel but must reside within a commutable distance to Gainesville, FL

120,000 - 140,000 salary + bonus potential + relocation assistance for those outside a 50-mile radius.

We are seeking a results-driven Regional Director of Operations (RDO) to lead, develop, and support operational excellence within a large 1,000+ bed healthcare account located in Gainesville, Florida. This on-site leadership role oversees operational strategy, talent development, service delivery, financial performance, and client partnerships no travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire District-level leadership and dining services teams to deliver exceptional service and measurable results.
• Build strong and collaborative client relationships at all levels, ensuring alignment with service, safety, satisfaction, and financial goals.
• Serve as a strategic partner on the regional leadership team, sharing best practices, mitigating risks, and supporting a culture of transparency and collaboration.
• Oversee all operational decisions for the Gainesville account and communicate ongoing performance updates with internal and external partners.
• Support the establishment of a positive, safety-focused, inclusive, and results-driven culture.
• Act as a senior-level liaison and brand ambassador, managing escalations and high-level communication.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, QA, and USDA guidelines, completing required documentation accurately and on time.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including performance evaluations, coaching, succession planning, and skills development.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the assigned account.
• Monitor market trends, anticipate operational needs, and support strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID : 1482663