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WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Front of House Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Limerick, Ireland
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience commensurate with the role.
  • A passion for food and customer service.
  • Ability to supervise, train, and support a team.
  • Understanding of delegation and influencing skills.
  • Organisational abilities and attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
  • Ability to work according to the BaxterStorey core values.
Responsibilities
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the catering team, including chefs and support personnel.
  • Monitor food quality, presentation, and service to meet or exceed customer expectations, and promptly address and resolve issues or concerns.
  • Coordinate delivery, setup, and breakdown of catering equipment and supplies.
  • Oversee event flow, including food service, beverage distribution, and guest interactions.
  • Manage inventory and order supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Build positive relationships with clients and guests, addressing their needs and concerns.
  • Handle customer inquiries, requests, and special dietary requirements professionally and courteously.
  • Solicit feedback from clients to continuously improve catering services.
  • Ensure health and safety compliance across all services and create a strong safety culture within the team.

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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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

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.