Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone’s day.
The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals. Everything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset – our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Apply to Morrison Living today! Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Position Overview The System Director of Dining & Hospitality is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the vision, standards, and execution of an elevated, high-end dining and hospitality program across eight communities in the Indiana and Cincinnati markets. This role oversees approximately $30 million in annual volume and leads eight direct reports, each responsible for complex, multi-outlet dining operations. This position functions at a regional leadership level and is designed for a hospitality executive with deep experience in high-end, full-service restaurant and food & beverage environments. Each community operates two to five distinct dining outlets, intentionally designed and executed to reflect upscale and fine-dining restaurant concepts, emphasizing ambiance, service, culinary execution, and overall guest experience. The System Director is a true culinary and hospitality professional—someone who understands how to translate fine-dining standards, thoughtful service, and culinary excellence into scalable, sustainable operations. This leader sets the tone for refinement, consistency, and elevated experiences across the entire system while fostering environments where teams thrive and guests feel genuinely welcomed. --- Key Responsibilities Regional Leadership & Strategic Vision · Provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight for dining and hospitality operations across eight communities. · Function as a regional leader, aligning high-end dining programs with broader lifestyle, hospitality, and experience-driven objectives. · Establish and maintain restaurant-quality standards for service, culinary execution, and guest engagement across all locations. · Lead, coach, and develop eight direct reports overseeing multi-outlet, high-end dining operations. Culinary Excellence & Restaurant-Level Execution · Champion a fine-dining, hospitality-forward philosophy rooted in full-service restaurant excellence. · Oversee the execution of chef-driven menus, refined service models, and elevated dining concepts across all communities. · Ensure dining outlets consistently deliver the polish, pacing, and attention to detail expected in high-end restaurants. · Partner with culinary leadership to drive innovation, seasonality, and continuous improvement in food and beverage programs. Hospitality & Guest Experience · Serve as a visible ambassador of hospitality, modeling intentional, guest-focused service standards. · Elevate service culture through coaching, training, and clear expectations rooted in warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail. · Drive guest satisfaction through proactive engagement, feedback analysis, and service recovery strategies. · Position dining as a signature experience and a defining element of each community. Operational & Financial Oversight · Provide executive oversight of approximately $30 million in annual revenue across multiple locations. · Guide leaders in budgeting, labor strategy, and cost controls while preserving fine-dining quality and experience. · Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and program elevation. · Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company standards. Talent Development & Leadership Growth · Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing culinary and hospitality leaders with upscale or fine-dining backgrounds. · Create clear expectations, accountability structures, and development pathways for leadership teams. · Foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement. · Support succession planning and long-term internal advancement across the system. --- Qualifications · Senior leadership experience in high-end restaurants, fine dining, luxury hospitality, or upscale food & beverage operations · Proven success leading multi-unit, multi-outlet restaurant-style operations · Strong culinary foundation with the ability to evaluate and elevate chef-driven dining programs · Deep understanding of refined service standards, guest experience, and hospitality culture · Financial acumen with experience managing large, complex P&L structures · Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills · Ability to travel regularly within the Indiana and Cincinnati markets · Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience --- Career Growth & Opportunity This role offers significant long-term career growth within a large, established organization. The System Director will influence regional strategy, develop top-tier talent, and help shape the future of high-end, restaurant-driven dining experiences across multiple markets.
Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone’s day.
The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals. Everything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset – our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Apply to Morrison Living today! Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Position Overview The System Director of Dining & Hospitality is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the vision, standards, and execution of an elevated, high-end dining and hospitality program across eight communities in the Indiana and Cincinnati markets. This role oversees approximately $30 million in annual volume and leads eight direct reports, each responsible for complex, multi-outlet dining operations. This position functions at a regional leadership level and is designed for a hospitality executive with deep experience in high-end, full-service restaurant and food & beverage environments. Each community operates two to five distinct dining outlets, intentionally designed and executed to reflect upscale and fine-dining restaurant concepts, emphasizing ambiance, service, culinary execution, and overall guest experience. The System Director is a true culinary and hospitality professional—someone who understands how to translate fine-dining standards, thoughtful service, and culinary excellence into scalable, sustainable operations. This leader sets the tone for refinement, consistency, and elevated experiences across the entire system while fostering environments where teams thrive and guests feel genuinely welcomed. --- Key Responsibilities Regional Leadership & Strategic Vision · Provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight for dining and hospitality operations across eight communities. · Function as a regional leader, aligning high-end dining programs with broader lifestyle, hospitality, and experience-driven objectives. · Establish and maintain restaurant-quality standards for service, culinary execution, and guest engagement across all locations. · Lead, coach, and develop eight direct reports overseeing multi-outlet, high-end dining operations. Culinary Excellence & Restaurant-Level Execution · Champion a fine-dining, hospitality-forward philosophy rooted in full-service restaurant excellence. · Oversee the execution of chef-driven menus, refined service models, and elevated dining concepts across all communities. · Ensure dining outlets consistently deliver the polish, pacing, and attention to detail expected in high-end restaurants. · Partner with culinary leadership to drive innovation, seasonality, and continuous improvement in food and beverage programs. Hospitality & Guest Experience · Serve as a visible ambassador of hospitality, modeling intentional, guest-focused service standards. · Elevate service culture through coaching, training, and clear expectations rooted in warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail. · Drive guest satisfaction through proactive engagement, feedback analysis, and service recovery strategies. · Position dining as a signature experience and a defining element of each community. Operational & Financial Oversight · Provide executive oversight of approximately $30 million in annual revenue across multiple locations. · Guide leaders in budgeting, labor strategy, and cost controls while preserving fine-dining quality and experience. · Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and program elevation. · Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company standards. Talent Development & Leadership Growth · Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing culinary and hospitality leaders with upscale or fine-dining backgrounds. · Create clear expectations, accountability structures, and development pathways for leadership teams. · Foster a culture of excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement. · Support succession planning and long-term internal advancement across the system. --- Qualifications · Senior leadership experience in high-end restaurants, fine dining, luxury hospitality, or upscale food & beverage operations · Proven success leading multi-unit, multi-outlet restaurant-style operations · Strong culinary foundation with the ability to evaluate and elevate chef-driven dining programs · Deep understanding of refined service standards, guest experience, and hospitality culture · Financial acumen with experience managing large, complex P&L structures · Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills · Ability to travel regularly within the Indiana and Cincinnati markets · Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience --- Career Growth & Opportunity This role offers significant long-term career growth within a large, established organization. The System Director will influence regional strategy, develop top-tier talent, and help shape the future of high-end, restaurant-driven dining experiences across multiple markets.