WSH International Investments
Contract catering and brand portfolio management
Kitchen Porter
Must reliably commute to London or plan to relocate before starting work.
About the job
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Maintain good timekeeping.
- Use organisational skills.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Be able to reliably commute to London or plan to relocate before starting work.
- Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
- Complete the daily tasks assigned to you.
- Follow instructions and carry out daily kitchen duties.
- Work closely with the second kitchen porter and chef team to provide high standards of service.
- Follow correct food hygiene and allergen practices.
About the company
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
- 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
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.
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.