Food Service Director Jobs
Food Service Director jobs are open across healthcare systems, K-12 and higher education, corrections, hospitality, and contract food management companies, from assistant director to executive-level, with specializations in clinical nutrition, institutional catering, and multi-unit operations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Come rise above with Yona! Our employees are instrumental in maintaining a happy, healthy, and clean environment for the residents. We depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and compassionate individuals who share our vision and work together to attain it. Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all the residents, visitors, and coworkers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Food Services Director organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the dietary department which provides food and nutrition services to residents in a long-term care facility.
Benefits of Yona
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Competitive paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Wages on demand
- Discount & wellness programs
- Career growth
Responsibilities:
- Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff
- Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments
- Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
- Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment
- Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels
- Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
- Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities
- Manages a cost-effective program to budget
- Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
- Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
- Follows all Company policies and procedures
- Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
- Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable
- Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
- Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
- Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred
- ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
- Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), per the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, the credentialing agency of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
- Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members
- Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Public speaking skills
- Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required
- Ability to work all shifts as needed
- Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Candidates/employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Yona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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INTRODUCTION
Come rise above with Yona! Our employees are instrumental in maintaining a happy, healthy, and clean environment for the residents. We depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and compassionate individuals who share our vision and work together to attain it. Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all the residents, visitors, and coworkers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Food Services Director organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the dietary department which provides food and nutrition services to residents in a long-term care facility.
Benefits of Yona
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Competitive paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Wages on demand
- Discount & wellness programs
- Career growth
Responsibilities:
- Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff
- Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments
- Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
- Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment
- Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels
- Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
- Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities
- Manages a cost-effective program to budget
- Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
- Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
- Follows all Company policies and procedures
- Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
- Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable
- Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
- Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
- Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred
- ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
- Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), per the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, the credentialing agency of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
- Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members
- Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Public speaking skills
- Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required
- Ability to work all shifts as needed
- Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Candidates/employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Yona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Compass Healthcare24
- Aramark11
- HHS9
- Taher7
- Schulte Hospitality5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services40
- Food & Beverage24
- Hospitality & Tourism15
- Education9
- Retail7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service management, or a related field
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Five or more years of food service management experience in a healthcare or institutional setting
- Demonstrated experience managing food and labor budgets in high-volume operations
- Proficiency with food service management software such as Computrition, CBORD, or similar platforms
- Registered Dietitian credential preferred or required for clinical food service director roles
Tips for Your Food Service Director Job Search
Quantify your budget and volume metrics
Hiring managers want numbers, not descriptions. Replace phrases like 'managed a large operation' with your actual annual food budget, daily meal counts, and staff headcount. Those figures tell recruiters immediately whether your scale matches the role.
Lead with your dietary compliance credentials
Many postings require a Registered Dietitian credential, a ServSafe Manager certificate, or both. List these at the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Applicants who surface them early pass automated screening filters faster.
Target contract management companies separately
Sodexo, Aramark, and Compass Group post director roles through their own career portals in addition to general listings. Search those portals by region and contract type, because their postings sometimes close faster than aggregated boards reflect.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food service director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a cost-reduction story for interviews
Interviewers consistently ask how you controlled food costs or reduced waste. Have a concrete example ready: what the baseline cost percentage was, what you changed operationally, and what the result was. Vague answers here eliminate otherwise strong candidates.
Negotiate start date around fiscal cycles
Many healthcare and education employers start new directors at the beginning of a budget quarter so the incoming director can own the full budget from day one. Asking about the fiscal calendar signals operational awareness and gives you a stronger negotiating anchor.
Food Service Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food service directors?
The companies hiring the most food service directors right now include Compass Healthcare, Aramark, and HHS, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Contract food management companies and large healthcare systems consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many food service director jobs are remote?
About 2% of food service director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most director roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include district-level oversight, consulting, and corporate nutrition program management where site visits replace daily on-floor presence.
How do you become a food service director?
Start with a degree in food service management, dietetics, or hospitality management, then earn a ServSafe Manager certification. Build hands-on experience as a kitchen supervisor or assistant director in a high-volume setting such as a hospital, school district, or correctional facility. Develop budget management skills, pursue a Registered Dietitian credential if you aim for clinical roles, and document measurable outcomes like cost savings and compliance improvements before applying to director-level positions.
Can you get hired as a food service director without director-level experience?
Yes, particularly in smaller facilities or contract accounts where the threshold for director titles is lower. Candidates moving up from assistant director or food service supervisor roles succeed by emphasizing budget ownership, staff scheduling, and regulatory compliance work they handled directly. Framing your experience around outcomes rather than titles, and targeting contract management companies that hire into growth tracks, improves your chances significantly.
What does the food service director interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with HR focused on credentials and experience level, followed by a panel interview with department heads or a site visit where you walk the operation. Many employers add a practical component, such as reviewing a sample budget or discussing a past compliance audit. Reference checks are common, and executive-level roles sometimes include a presentation on your vision for the department.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, location preference, and sector, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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