Full-Time

Receptionist

WSH International Investments

WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Compensation Overview

£36k/yr

London, UK

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Experience within a corporate environment.
  • Previous reception, customer service, front-of-house, or administrative experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
  • Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
  • A professional appearance and positive attitude.
  • Confidence working in a fast-paced business environment.
Responsibilities
  • Provide a warm, professional, and engaging welcome to all visitors and clients.
  • Manage the reception area and ensure it remains presentable at all times.
  • Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare rooms for client meetings.
  • Support hospitality requirements, including refreshments and catering arrangements.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries efficiently.
  • Assist with office administration and day-to-day operational support.
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure the smooth running of office services.
  • Support basic audio-visual and meeting technology requirements where needed.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high professional standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with audio-visual and information technology systems.
WSH International Investments

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Benugo reported £145.7 million turnover for 2025, its highest ever in July 2026.
  • BaxterStorey launched Chef Battle 2026, showcasing retention and culinary talent development.
  • Chris Mitchell became BaxterStorey COO in June 2026, supporting execution during expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Drax workers struck over pay in 2024, exposing recurring labor conflict risk.
  • The Caterer named BaxterStorey for historical wage-payment errors, damaging compliance credibility.
  • High dependence on large client contracts creates existential concentration risk if British Airways or Drax exits.

What makes WSH International Investments unique

  • BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys span corporate, travel, and premium heritage venues.
  • British Airways extended BaxterStorey through 2035, signaling long-term client trust and operational depth.
  • WSH scales through acquisitions, including bm family in November 2025 and Searcys integration.

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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.