Food Service Director Jobs in Florida
Food Service Director jobs in Florida represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, senior living communities, school districts, and resort and hospitality groups. The heaviest hiring runs through Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where employers like HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, and Aramark hold lasting institutional footprints. Demand is strongest for directors with healthcare foodservice backgrounds, large-volume contract management, and multi-unit oversight experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition No: 886620
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR II - SES - 80082821
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 80082821
Salary: $1,491.85 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2026
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Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
Requisition No: 886620
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR II - SES - 80082821
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 80082821
Salary: $1,491.85 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across Florida.
- Certified Dietary Manager credential or Registered Dietitian license recognized in Florida preferred
- Bachelor's degree in food service management, dietetics, nutrition, or hospitality management required
- Five or more years of progressive food service leadership in healthcare or institutional settings
- Demonstrated experience managing large-volume operations and multi-shift production teams
- Working knowledge of Florida Department of Health food safety regulations and inspection standards
- Proficiency with food cost controls, budgeting, and inventory management software platforms
Food Service Director Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in Florida?
Most Florida employers require a bachelor's degree in food service management, dietetics, nutrition, or hospitality alongside several years of supervisory experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen. A Certified Dietary Manager credential from the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals or a Registered Dietitian license issued through the Florida Department of Health strengthens candidacy, particularly for hospital and long-term care roles where state-regulated dietary oversight applies.
Which companies hire food service directors in Florida?
Florida food service director roles are posted by Wolfoods, Chartwells K12, and Chartwells Higher Education and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of large hospital networks, senior living campuses, and managed-services contractors means institutional employers and national contract dining companies account for the largest share of openings.
Which Florida cities have the most food service director jobs?
Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando lead Florida for food service director openings. Miami's volume reflects its dense cluster of hospital systems, hotel groups, and university campuses, while Tampa and Orlando draw from major healthcare networks and the region's theme park and resort industry, which sustains large-scale contract foodservice operations year-round even beyond tourist peaks.
Are there remote food service director jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. The role is fundamentally hands-on, requiring daily presence on the production floor, in dining rooms, and in meetings with clinical or facilities teams. About 100% of food service director openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve regional oversight or corporate consulting functions rather than single-site operational management.
How can I get hired as a food service director in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a food service supervisor or assistant director role within a Florida hospital system or senior living community, where internal promotion pipelines are common. Large contract management companies with Florida operations run management trainee programs that place candidates with degrees but limited direct experience into structured leadership tracks. Earning a Certified Dietary Manager credential while working in a line or supervisory role signals readiness and is recognized across Florida's healthcare and long-term care sectors.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across healthcare, hospitality, education, and contract dining. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your background and the part of Florida you are targeting, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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