Registered Dietitian

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a passionate and collaborative Registered Dietitian to join our campus dining team. This role will support the health and wellness goals of students by integrating nutritional best practices into our campus dining program. The Nutrition Manager will work closely with the Senior Vice President of Operations and designees to identify compliant and innovative menu items and enhance the overall student dining experience. As the dietitian and wellness ambassador, the Nutrition Manager will collaborate with operators on strengthening the culture of helping our guests stay happy & healthy!

Candidate must live in or near Hampton,Norfolk or Richmond, Virginia

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership on menu development, contractual commitments, and company standards.

• Leads team projects related to the growth of nutrition and health.

• Plays lead role in roll-out and maintenance of guest-facing nutrition communication programs.

• Conducts site visits for purpose of quality control of nutritional program, nutritional standards, on-site nutritional support (meeting with students, clients, etc.) and on-site programming.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of nutrition topics related to food service, college student health and wellness. Communicates to team regarding industry’s nutritional trends.

• Implement and lead nutrition programs, promotions, and education initiatives across all assigned campuses.

• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and accommodate student health and wellness needs (e.g., allergens, plant-based, culturally appropriate offerings).

• Conduct regular campus visits to engage with students, staff, and faculty through presentations, tabling events, or wellness fairs.

• Support menu labeling accuracy and compliance

• Utilize data (e.g., sales, student feedback, health trends) to drive nutrition-forward innovation on campus.

• Train dining and front-line staff on food safety, nutrition, and allergen management.

• Partner with marketing to create impactful, student-focused content and wellness messaging.

• Interact and build relationships with several stakeholders in this high-profile, high-volume environment.

Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board in states where applicable required
• Minimum of five (5) years of Dietitian professional work experience preferred. Contract food service, schools, college and business environments strongly preferred.
• General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.
• Requires strong public speaking skills and ability to plan and deliver audience-appropriate presentations for guests, clients, internal teams, and/or potential clients.
• Knowledge of food labeling laws, allergen protocols, and menu planning software.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills – comfortable engaging with diverse student populations.
• Ability to travel frequently between university campuses with occasional overnight stays.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, nutrient analysis software and social media.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 80% travel to key client campuses:

• Hampton University

• Norfolk State University

• Virginia State University

Additional regional travel required on occasion.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.