Chef de Partie
About the job
- Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a contract catering environment is ideally required; experience in independent education or a high-profile business and industry setting is preferred.
- Passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative presentation.
- Strong attention to detail and high food safety standards.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
- A flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Must pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a Barred List check, for this regulated activity role.
- Shortlisted applicants must provide information about relevant criminal offences and are subject to an online search of publicly available information.
- Appointment is conditional on satisfactory professional references.
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
- Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
- Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
- Contribute to innovative menu planning.
- Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
- Support events and functions alongside school life.
- Be accountable for following and championing allergen controls.
- Experience in independent education or a high-profile business and industry setting.
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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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.