Morrison Healthcare
**Position Title:** RESIDENT REGIONAL DIRECTOR
**Pay Grade:** 17
**Reports To: VPO**
**Salary: 120 - 140K**
**Other Forms of Compensation:** BONUS POTENTIAL, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
**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. 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 w/in 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
+ Bachelor's degree in Business or Health Care related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit foodservice management experience.
+ Experience managing 3 or more foodservice accounts.
+ Proven success managing a team of six (6) or more manager-level direct reports.
+ Experience overseeing multi-unit foodservice operations totaling $5M+ annual managed volume.
+ Strong track record of driving customer satisfaction.
+ Proven success working in fast-paced, unstructured, P&L-driven environments.
+ Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop leaders and teams.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email platforms, and internet-based systems.
+ Willingness to participate in patient/resident satisfaction initiatives and programs.
**Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!**
_Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA_
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**Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.**
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement 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)
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. 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.**
**Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.**
**Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.**
**Req ID:** 1482663
Morrison Healthcare
MICHAEL GREMBA
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