Full-Time
Receptionist
WSH International Investments
Contract catering and brand portfolio management
Compensation Overview
£30.3k/yr
London, UK
In Person
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- Proven experience in a high-end service delivery role is essential.
- A strong background in business-level customer service within a corporate or high-profile environment is required.
- Demonstrable understanding of service excellence is required.
- The candidate must be able to build strong working relationships.
- The candidate must remain calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- The candidate must be highly organised and able to manage a busy and varied workload.
- The candidate must have a friendly, energetic, and impeccably presented manner.
- The candidate must be well spoken with a naturally engaging and confident manner.
- Manage the reception desk and greet all visitors with warmth and professionalism.
- Oversee meeting-room bookings and coordinate room setups.
- Support events and internal functions.
- Handle ad hoc administrative tasks.
- Liaise closely with internal departments to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Experience with visitor management systems and meeting-room reservations is preferred.
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.
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.