Full-Time
Food Health & Safety Manager
WSH International Investments
Contract catering and brand portfolio management
Compensation Overview
£55k/yr
London, UK
In Person
On-site in London, England; address: 210 High Holborn, WC1V 7HD.
Bachelor's, Master's, Certification
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- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- Food Safety Level 4 (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and health & safety legislation
- Experience conducting investigations, audits, and delivering coaching
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge and guide senior stakeholders
- Experience within hospitality, contract catering or local authority
- Champion a positive, proactive Food, Health & Safety culture, providing expert guidance, coaching, and mentoring to managers, chefs and operational teams
- Acting as the main point of contact for health, safety and food safety matters
- Drive consistent implementation of Food, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and safety initiatives across all locations
- Lead and support investigations into accidents, allergen incidents, and alleged food poisoning cases, identifying root causes and ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented
- Analyse and report on safety performance data, identifying trends, assessing performance, and working with teams to reduce recurrences, escalating emerging risks
- Conduct regular site visits, offering constructive feedback, identifying emerging risks, and promoting best practice
- Ensure timely closure of accident, audit and EHO action plans across all locations
- Support new mobilisations to ensure safety processes are embedded from day one
- Manage the digital safety management system, ensuring it is fully embedded into location processes and that teams are appropriately trained and confident in its use
- Monitor system usage to ensure safety performance is accurately captured, reported, and that prompt action is taken to address non-compliance or identified risks
- Maintain and develop engaging Food, Health & Safety training programmes for all team members and ensure completion of mandatory training
- Prepare high-quality presentations and confidently present at internal and external meetings
- Collaborate with the wider Food, Health & Safety team to ensure alignment with wider group standards and initiatives
- BSc or MSc in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
- Membership of IOSH, CIEH or IIRSM
- Experience supporting multi-site operations
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
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
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.
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