Full-Time

Assistant Manager

Posted on 5/12/2026

WSH International Investments

WSH International Investments

Contract catering provider across brand portfolio

Compensation Overview

£34k - £36k/yr

Newbury, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid role with on-site work at Boxford location; no specific in-office day count provided.

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Have experience in as a supervisor or assistant manager within a hospitality environment, ideally retail
  • Experience in creating a thriving and successful working environment
  • Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills
  • Good delegation and influencing skills
  • Able to demonstrate team development skills
  • Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
Responsibilities
  • Supporting the day-to-day operations of the location, including recruiting and selecting employees that meet the needs of the location
  • Assessing employee performance, recognising potential, and meeting their training needs as appropriate
  • Holding regular team meetings to communicate targets, required standards, company, and guest feedback
  • Collaborating and supporting with the Restaurant Manager to prepare budgets, maintain food costs, and maximise commercial opportunities
  • Supporting the General Manager in developing and evolving client services at the location, regularly making adjustments and improvements as needed
  • Providing prompt and efficient customer service while consistently exceeding expectations
  • Monitoring customer feedback and producing an action plan based on the results
  • Ensuring all food is presented and served in line within our standards, using innovation in the method and style of presentation and food service
  • Assisting with recruiting appropriately skilled employees, assessing their performance, meeting their training needs including supporting on managing any poor performance
  • Supporting the General Manager in daily/weekly financial bookwork
  • Meeting statutory and company requirements in Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation and procedures
  • To consistently look at ways of maximising income through effective purchasing from nominated suppliers and creative merchandising
  • Maintain and help deliver budgetary records and ensure that all budgets are adhered to
  • Support to complete stock takes on a monthly basis and evaluate and calculate the cost of sales results
  • Support in conducting Food Safety and Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures with regards to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with the company manual
  • Liaise and support with your team members and ensure best practices are adhered to
WSH International Investments

WSH International Investments

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Westbury Street Holdings (WSH) is a British holding group that owns and runs several food-services brands. It focuses on contract catering, serving clients such as businesses, schools, and organizations through brands like BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys. Its services include planning menus, sourcing ingredients, preparing meals, and delivering ongoing service tailored to each client, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients and controlled costs. The company stands out by managing a portfolio of established brands under one umbrella, integrating procurement and brand operations across diverse dining formats. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality food services to a wide range of clients while growing its brand portfolio and keeping costs under control.

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Headquarters

Reading, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Net assets surged 101% to £54.6M with £54M turnover.
  • Debt ratio improved 4.2% to 91% boosting stability.
  • Joined UN Global Compact on 20 February 2023.

What critics are saying

  • Compass Group undercuts BaxterStorey by 15% eroding 20% share.
  • Elior UK captures school clients causing 25% revenue drop.
  • Private equity divests WSH by 2027 triggering fragmentation.

What makes WSH International Investments unique

  • WSH owns BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys brands in contract catering.
  • WSH commits to 100% RSPCA Assured British free-range eggs.
  • WSH launched Supplier Code of Conduct with 11 ESG targets.

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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.

Foodservice Equipment Journal
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.