What is the average salary for a Director of Nutrition (Hospitality)?

The median salary for a Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) in Hospitality is $140,000. Salaries range from $80,000 (25th percentile) to $130,000 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $235,000 (90th percentile).

Is Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) a high-demand role?

Yes, Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) is a very scarce role in Hospitality, with limited candidates available. The typical candidate pool size is 500-1200.

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Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) Salary

Q: What are other titles for Director of Nutrition (Hospitality)?

Common alternative titles include: Hotel Nutrition Director, Head of Nutrition & Wellness Dining, Director of Wellness Nutrition (Resort), Nutritionist Director — Hospitality. These roles have similar responsibilities and compensation ranges.

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$80,000

25th percentile

P50

$140,000

Median

P75

$130,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Very Tight

Scarcity: 8/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

500-1200

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

12% year-over-year

RETENTION

3.5 yr avg tenure

15% annual turnover

Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) Salary by City

New York City, NY$195,000

San Francisco, CA$180,000

Palm Beach, FL$180,000

Boston, MA$175,000

Los Angeles, CA$170,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Canyon Ranch, SHA Wellness, Chenot expanding globally

Also Known As

Hotel Nutrition Director, Head of Nutrition & Wellness Dining, Director of Wellness Nutrition (Resort), Nutritionist Director — Hospitality

What Does a Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) Do?

The Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) operates within luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, and hospitality groups, overseeing guest experience, food and beverage operations, and property performance. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 500-1200 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) is $140,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $80,000 to $130,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by property size and star rating, revenue under management, brand affiliation (independent vs. flagged), market tier (gateway city vs. resort), and whether the role carries full P&L responsibility. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) Career Path

Professionals who move into Director of Nutrition (Hospitality) roles most commonly come from branded luxury hotel operations, food and beverage management, revenue management, or hospitality management programs at top-tier schools. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward multi-property or regional oversight, VP of operations for hotel groups, or independent resort ownership and advisory roles. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.

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