Full-Time

Hospitality Assistant

WSH International Investments

WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Compensation Overview

£14.60/hr

London, UK

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Previous customer service experience is essential, ideally within a corporate hospitality environment.
  • A positive attitude and strong attention to detail are required.
  • A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service is required.
  • Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively are required.
  • The ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage duties with minimal supervision is required.
  • A professional, well-presented, and customer-focused approach is required.
  • Reliability, punctuality, adaptability, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach are required.
  • Flexibility to support occasional early starts and overtime for hospitality events and functions is required.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards and upholding company values is required.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient service to clients and guests.
  • Serve refreshments, breakfasts, and lunches in meeting rooms.
  • Set up, clear, and reset meeting rooms to the required standards.
  • Wash and polish glassware, crockery, and cutlery.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked hospitality pantry.
  • Support hospitality events, including breakfast meetings, working lunches, fine dining lunches and dinners, drinks receptions, and canapé events.
  • Build positive relationships with clients and understand their individual preferences and requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fine dining experience.
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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Total Funding

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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.