The agency says that the improvements are down to efforts by contractors to attract higher calibre candidates from more commercial sectors of the hospitality industry into the food services sector.
Holiday allowances are on the increase, with a higher percentage of companies offering 23 days, as opposed to the traditional 20. A handful now offer 25 days after a set period of service.
The agency also notes that over the last few years more contractors have introduced bonus structures based on financial performance, as well as personal objectives rated by key performance indicators. Bonuses are now in the range of 10 to 20 per cent.
The average annual salary for unit managers catering for less than 500 covers who work within the business and industry sector in London stands at £22,000. Outside London, this falls to £19,000.
An area manager typically gets £36,000 in London and £31,000 outside, and regional managers in business and industry typically earn £42,000 in London and £37,000 elsewhere.
Salaries in the public sectors are lower. A unit manager typically earns £18,000 in London and £15,000 outside, while an area manager earns £23,000 in London and £21,000 elsewhere.
In the public sector, says Berkeley Scott, salaries tend to be graded, with increases based on factors governing the grades. Benefits include pension schemes but bonuses are unusual.
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The Facilities Business
