If you’re in the Nashville market and open to relocating within Middle Tennessee, this is a rare opportunity to step into a true Director role with full operational ownership and executive visibility.

Nealy Pierce is recruiting a Director of Food & Nutrition Services for a growing, nonprofit acute care hospital.

You’ll lead a large in-house program spanning clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, catering, and production - with responsibility for staffing, budget, quality, and regulatory readiness.

Why Consider This Role

• Direct access to senior leadership

• Full service-line ownership (not just clinical or cafeteria)

• Opportunity to refresh menus and elevate patient dining

• Lower cost of living and easier pace than the metro

• No state income tax + relocation assistance available

Successful Candidates Will Bring

• 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 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 (must be insurable)

RD preferred (not required). CDM acceptable for strong hospital operators.

Compensation

• Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders

• Full benefits, generous PTO & retirement

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

Contact Information

Jill Jarufe jill@np-hc.com (972) 318-9803

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