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WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Premier Team Receptionist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
£34k - £35k/yr
Entry
London, UK
In PersonExpected to travel to sites within the London area.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceReception & Front Desk

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in a premium customer-facing role.
  • Strong information technology skills, including Microsoft Office and workplace systems.
  • Flexibility to work across different locations.
  • Warm, polished, and professional manner.
  • Service-led and naturally hospitable approach.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and solution-focused approach.
  • Discreet, trustworthy, and client-focused conduct.
  • Strong team orientation and pride in delivering high-quality service.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and VIP visitors.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Calm, professional approach under pressure.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver a warm, professional welcome to visitors, clients, and colleagues.
  • Act as an ambassador for Portico and its clients.
  • Manage visitor registration, access control, and host notifications.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and workplace teams.
  • Support meeting room bookings, hospitality services, and workplace operations.
  • Maintain exceptional presentation standards across front-of-house areas.
  • Provide flexible support across multiple client locations as business needs require.
  • Follow all security, compliance, and visitor management procedures.
  • Travel to sites within the London area as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting multiple sites or locations.
  • Background in professional services, financial services, luxury hospitality, or premium corporate environments.
  • Knowledge of visitor management, workplace technology, or meeting room booking systems.
  • First Aid, Fire Marshal, or Health & Safety training.
  • Experience supporting events, facilities, or workplace coordination teams.

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.