Food and Nutrition Director (Hospital)

Nealy Pierce is recruiting a Director of Food & Nutrition Services for a growing, non-profit acute care hospital in beautiful, scenic Middle Tennessee.

This is a true service-line Director role overseeing clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, production, staffing, and financial performance.

Role Highlights

• Directly reports to the COO

• Leads ~100 staff in a fully in-house operation

• Responsible for budget ownership, labor management, and regulatory readiness

• Opportunity to elevate menus, service quality, and patient experience

Successful Candidates Will Bring

• 5+ years supervisory and budgetary experience in the acute care hospital setting

• Experience leading both clinical nutrition and foodservice operations

• Strong financial acumen with a collaborative leadership style

• Ability to bring fresh ideas, including menu enhancements

• Excellent soft skills with the ability to hold teams accountable

• Regulatory readiness and food safety experience

• Clean driving record required

RD required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders

• Relocation assistance available

• Full benefits, PTO, and retirement

• No state income tax

About the area

Located between Nashville and Knoxville, Middle Tennessee offers scenic parks and outdoor recreation, a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy access to major metros. It’s truly an ideal place to build a meaningful career while enjoying the incredible lifestyle outside the hospital.