Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Chair-Enterprise Food Services at Mayo Clinic is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-level food and nutrition strategy. This role is pivotal in delivering category-of-one excellence in patient, visitor, staff, and catering experience, fostering innovation in food service and nutrition operations, including automation, and ensuring contract compliance with food service providers. The leader will elevate accountability and oversee food service and nutrition operations across all Mayo Clinic sites. 

Responsibilities include:

Establishes and leads enterprise-level food and nutrition strategy and execution.Delivers excellence in patient, visitor, and staff experience.Fosters innovation in food service and nutrition operations.Oversees contract compliance, performance to KPIs, and strategic execution with contracted food service relationships.Collaborates with nursing, medical, and administrative leaders to ensure coordinated service delivery.Assures coordination to meet site-specific needs.Fosters a high-performance culture that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.Elevates accountability and streamlines oversight across Mayo Clinic sites.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required; RD or CDM, CFPP preferred.7+ years of progressive senior leadership in food service and nutrition operations; healthcare experience preferred.Strong financial, operational, and regulatory experience.Excellent collaboration and communication skills.Experience with contract oversight and compliance.Demonstrated success in managing large teams and complex operations.Willingness to travel frequently, with primary location at Rochester, MN campus.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

The minimum starting salary for the position may range from $210,000 to $316,000. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Justin Kennedy