Sr. Risk Control Safety Advisor

Darden Restaurant Support Center

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Risk Control Safety Advisor is a key member of the Risk Management team, engaging a culture of safety throughout the Food and Beverage organization by educating and influencing leaders to enhance safety as part of the normal course of business. The individual in this role assists the Risk Control Safety Manager in identifying, developing and implementing companywide safety strategies, programs and practices to mitigate risk, reduce the frequency and severity of injuries to guests, employees, and third parties and assure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Requirements

3 – 5 years safety management experience in corporate, restaurant or retail environments
Must possess a strong background in the administration of all safety related practices
Previous experience handling and resolving incidents and risk management
Bachelor's degree preferably in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Safety, Safety Management or related field
Demonstrated strategic leadership experience on highly visible business initiatives
Capable of delivering results through a position of influence
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships internal and external business partners
Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to interact and manage at all levels of the organization
Skilled in risk assessment and root cause analysis methods
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization
Proficiency in Microsoft operating systems
Positive attitude and Professional demeanor
Willingness to travel extensively (40% - 60%)

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or related professional certifications
Master's degree in Safety Management or related field desirable

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction in all areas of safety assessment including identification, development and implementation of safety policies and procedures throughout the organization to reduce risk
Assist in the development and implementation of accident prevention strategies for safety and injury prevention programs with a goal of reducing accidents and casualty related costs
Evaluate emerging risks and provide leadership and direction to help mitigate loss
Acts as liaison and professional resource to operations management for risk and safety related matters
Provides operations training and education to eliminate workplace hazards and exposures
Provides safety related consultative services to 9 restaurant brands with large geographic territories
Participates in SVP and Director of Operations meetings to review performance, trends, emerging risks and risk mitigation recommendations
Performs Restaurant Safety Audits to ensure best practices are followed in high incident restaurants
Develop custom solutions and advise on best practices in risk mitigation and safety management strategies
Supports in the research, testing and deployment of new equipment, design change implications and operational process changes through consultation with internal departments and outside vendors (e.g. Supply Chain, Design/Construction, Culinary, TQ, etc.)
Assists in responding to compliance matters related to OSHA citations, regulatory hazardous material reporting, and other regulatory matters related to safety and risk control
Leads the development and evaluation of safety training materials for relevance and accuracy and provides recommendations for updates as required