Full-Time
Chef de Partie
WSH International Investments
Contract catering and brand portfolio management
Compensation Overview
£38k/mo
London, UK
In Person
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- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or as a Commis Chef seeking progression in events, hotels, or high-end restaurants.
- Ability to mentor a team.
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of health and safety practices.
- Ability to develop innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and dining menus.
- Support the senior kitchen team in the day-to-day running of the operation.
- Provide food and service to a consistently high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other areas of the business.
- Support the team by training and mentoring Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters.
- Liaise with key people in the team to plan food provision across all kitchen areas.
- Ensure the smooth running of daily operations, including preventing disruption to the pre-agreed menu offer.
- Manage stock levels for the assigned area, including ordering when required and controlling waste.
- Ensure food presentation is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
- Ensure compliance with legislative and government guidelines, including the Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, and COSHH regulations, within the areas of responsibility.
- Cover occasional early breakfast shifts when required.
- Perform other reasonable duties requested by senior management.
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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