Director of Safety and Risk Management at Whitsons Culinary Group

Director, Safety & Risk Management – Protecting People, Driving Excellence
Safety + Strategy + Employee Wellbeing

Do you believe that safe workplaces empower employees to thrive? At Whitsons Culinary Group, we’re seeking a dedicated Director, Safety & Risk Management to lead our workers’ compensation program and champion a culture of care. This role ensures injured employees receive the support they need, while driving cost-effective, compliant, and proactive claims management. If you’re passionate about building safer environments, protecting people, and reducing organizational risk, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

As the Director, Safety & Risk Management, you’ll oversee all aspects of workers’ compensation strategy across our multi-state operations. You’ll act as the primary liaison between Whitsons, our TPAs, carriers, and medical providers—while keeping employee wellbeing at the center of everything you do.

• Lead the full lifecycle of workers’ compensation claims—from first report of injury through closure—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.
• Partner with TPAs and carriers to drive effective claim investigations, medical management, and settlement negotiations.
• Oversee thorough incident investigations, ensuring complete and compliant documentation.
• Communicate with injured employees, managers, and stakeholders with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal workers’ compensation regulations, with particular expertise in NY, NJ, PA, IL, and MA.
• Coordinate and support return-to-work programs, including light-duty and accommodations.
• Analyze claims data to identify trends, assess performance, and recommend improvements.
• Deliver training on safety awareness, workers’ compensation procedures, and injury prevention.
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate workers’ comp practices into broader safety and HR initiatives.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a collaborative, strategic leader who balances business needs with employee care.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10–15 years of direct experience managing high-volume workers’ compensation claims in the U.S.
• Deep knowledge of NY, NJ, PA, IL, and MA workers’ comp regulations.
• Proven success partnering with TPAs and carriers to achieve strong outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a large caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathy, discretion, and a strong commitment to supporting injured workers.
• Servant-leadership mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive base salary + bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off  
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization
• The chance to make a real difference by protecting employees and strengthening our culture of safety

About Whitsons

Whitsons Culinary Group is committed to Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™—and that starts with our people. We’re a family-owned, mission-driven company that values integrity, care, and continuous improvement. As Director, Safety & Risk Management, you’ll be a key player in ensuring our employees are supported, our workplaces are safe, and our culture continues to thrive.

Salary starting at $120K