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WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Junior Sous Chef

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Brackley, UK
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • A good understanding of food safety and health and safety regulations, brand standards, and company policies.
  • Reliable transportation for commuting between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on a rota basis, Monday to Friday, with rare weekend duties.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently while maintaining high standards.
  • An Enhanced DBS check including a Barred List Check is required for successful applicants.
  • Satisfactory professional references are required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a small team and build team members’ confidence and capability.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lead by example.
  • Maintain high standards of work, seek improvements, and continue learning.
  • Support the head chef and maintain audit standards for food and health and safety compliance while meeting EHO expectations.
  • Ensure the team maintains cleanliness and food safety on site to provide a safe environment for customers, clients, and employees.
  • Plan ahead and stay organised.
  • Prepare fresh ingredients by hand to produce a three-week menu cycle.
  • Label products accurately to meet food safety, allergen, and legal compliance requirements each shift.
  • Multitask while learning new skills and improving existing skills.
Desired Qualifications
  • Enthusiasm, energy, and initiative.
  • Flexibility and a positive, helpful attitude.
  • Interest in producing high-quality, sustainable food products.

About the company

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WSH International Investments

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WSH is a British holding company that owns a portfolio of brands in the food services and hospitality sector, with contract catering as its main business for clients like businesses and schools. It operates brands such as BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys, delivering tailored meals and service and focusing on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients while managing costs. Unlike single-brand caterers, WSH uses a portfolio approach with brand specialization across corporate dining, restaurants, and cafes to gain scale in procurement and operations. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality food and service to a broad client base, while growing its brand portfolio and improving efficiency for clients and stakeholders.

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Headquarters

Reading, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • BaxterStorey won MHRA South Mimms in February 2026, worth £1.0 million including VAT.
  • The Open University extended BaxterStorey through January 2028 amid catering transformation uncertainty.
  • T-Mobile awarded BaxterStorey a £2.6 million July 2026 contract across four sites.

What critics are saying

  • Public procurement churn is rising: Durham retenders in 2026, and universities are extending short bridges.
  • CD&R owns WSH, so another acquisition spree can mask margin pressure and integration strain.
  • A loss at MHRA, Open University, or T-Mobile would hit BaxterStorey's core revenue immediately.

What makes WSH International Investments unique

  • BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys span corporate dining, premium leisure, and heritage hospitality.
  • WSH’s 2026 RSPCA Assured milk rollout covered 600+ locations and 4 million litres.
  • The Genuine Dining Co. acquisition strengthens scale after 2024, expanding London contract catering.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Public Sector Catering
Feb 14th, 2024
WSH commits to 100% RSPCA Assured British free-range eggs

As part of their ESG commitments, WSH launched a 'Supplier Code of Conduct' in which 11 targets were set in a bid to continually raise the bar on sourcing standards and transparency across the foodservice supply chain.

ITP Media Group
Aug 17th, 2021
Westbury Street Holdings launches Mosaic

Westbury Street Holdings launched Mosaic, a subscription-based contract catering model, as part of a move to offer clients flexible solutions in a post-Covid workplace.