Food and Nutrition Director

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

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

• 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

• BS in Nutrition or Dietetics with approved internship/clinical experience

• Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain)

• 5+ years supervisory and budgetary experience in acute care

• Experience leading both clinical nutrition and food service 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 preferred (not required). CDM acceptable for strong hospital leaders.

• Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders

• Relocation assistance available

• Full benefits, PTO, and retirement

• No state income tax

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.

To learn more about the opportunity, please submit your resume via the link.