Demo

SR DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES

Compass Group USA
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
Compass Corporate

A Family Of Companies And Experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Sr. Director of Dining Services is responsible for overseeing the day to day Foodservice operations. You will manage and lead a team of employees, and also be responsible for managing client relationships, profitability of the account, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operates the department in accordance with the approved budget, while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent
  • Ensures that the food offered to the client is of superior quality
  • Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
  • Maintains excellent relationships with clients as well as other departments within the community
  • Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team
  • Fosters strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional experience
  • Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise
  • Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
  • Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
  • ServSafe® certified a plus
  • Must be forward thinking, proactive and the face of the Company

Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates At Corporate Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1568893

Compass Corporate

PASCHA A BELNAVIS

[[req_classification]]

Salary.com Estimation for SR DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES in Nashville, TN
$88,330 to $122,587
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Compass Group USA

  • Compass Group USA Walsenburg, CO
  • Culinary Services Group Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Spanish Peaks - 23500 US-160, Walsenburg, CO... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Compass Group USA Wrentham, MA
  • Culinary Services Group Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position. Location: Wrentham Developmental Cente... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Compass Group USA Rome, GA
  • Fresh Ideas We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Fresh Ideas Shorter University - 315 Shorter Ave... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Compass Group USA Albany, NY
  • Compass Corporate Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 A Family Of Companies And Experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group US... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other SR DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES jobs in the Nashville, TN area that may be a better fit.

  • TouchPoint Support Services Nashville, TN
  • TouchPoint Reports to: Sr. Director of Food and Nutriion TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perfo... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Brookdale Senior Living Brentwood, TN
  • Job DescriptionRecognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake Lives Better Including Your Own. If you wa... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!