2009

WORLDWIDE SALARY SURVEY -

Introduction/Source of Information
The 2009-2010 Salary Reviews were compiled from many different sources
including the thousands of resumes received monthly by Renard's worldwide
offices. All of these executives confirm in writing, his/her current salary and
desired salary, as well as preferred location and position.
We also take into consideration the salary information given to us by clients like
yourself when you retain us on job searches. From September, 2008 to April,
2009 Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants worked on assignments
in over 52 countries from the culinary level to the President of hotel and restaurant
companies. We worked in countries that when Renard International started
STEPHEN J. RENARD
President business in 1970, did not exist!
Another source of information is our Salary Survey and several studies such as
Costs and Issues Involved in Opening a New Hotel Worldwide
(http://www.renardnewsletter.com/costs_oct2008.html) and What Have
We Learned from This Crisis (available on request May 2009) which
this year we sent to almost 20,000 hotel and food service senior executives
worldwide. This is the largest polling of hospitality executives for these type of surveys
ever done. The information we received includes their company's current salary
programs, as well as what they believe the fair income should be and is compiled
and reflected in our study.
Our Salary Guide is produced in an average or median format. Average
salaries are mid-ranged. Median is mid point from extremes.
This salary review which we produce for the industry is meant to
be informative only!
We believe that the extensive research we do before the figures are formulated
is one of the largest studies, if not the largest, by any company in our industry.
Even in this year of some salary corrections, we hope that these 2009-2010
UAE & Asian Salary Reviews enclosed will provide you with the vital information
required to recruit the “super star” you seek, and for candidates reviewing their
own current job seeking situations; they will be apprised of the ranges of income
being paid. For an employer you will know what salaries are being offered by
your competitors which give you an "edge" in hiring experienced professionals.
Remember replacement costs are always higher than current salaries as some
individuals are currently employed on contracts negotiated up to two years ago.

“THIS IS A GUIDE ONLY AND IT SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH.”

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 INDIA SALARY SURVEY

This survey is for deluxe 4* & 5* Hotels 100 Rooms - 400 Rooms
with a Minimum Average Room Rate of $200 - $400
Positions Lowest Reported Highest Reported Average
General Manager 22000 78000 46000
Resident / Hotel Manager 14000 48000 29000
Rooms Division Manager 13000 36000 25000
Front Office Manager 9500 29000 24000
Executive Housekeeper 11000 34000 28000
Chief Engineer 14000 36000 27000
Laundry Manager 8000 24000 20000
Food & Beverage Director 18000 54000 31000
Restaurant Manager
(Fine Dining Room) 6000 18000 13000
Catering Manager (Sales) 6000 18000 9000
Banquet Manager (Operations) 6000 18000 9500
Executive Chef 18000 48000 32000
Gourmet Restaurant Chef 9000 28000 17000
Executive Sous Chef 7000 20000 13000
Italian Chef 12000 44000 19800
Pastry Chef 8000 24000 16000
Comptroller 9000 34000 24000
Human Resources & Training Manager / Director 6000 24000 20000
Sales & Marketing Director 15000 56000 33000
Sales Manager (No. 2) or Dir. or Sales 8000 24000 16000
Revenue Manager 10000 24000 13000
IT Manager 10000 24000 13000
Purchasing Manager 6000 18000 10000
US$1000 = Indian Rupees 47,750 Annual Salary (In US Dollars)

Information used in this survey:

The salaries are for local Indian employees. If you want the equivalent for Expatriate employees for senior roles you would double the salary or in cities like Mumbai & New Delhi you may have to triple the
salary depending on candidate availability.
Salaries were provided in Indian Rupees - Exchange rate is 47.75 Indian Rupees equal to US$1 at time of survey compulation. We have calculated the equivalent in US dollars – annual
salary taking the lowest reported to highest figures received.
In the interest of simplicity please note these are base salaries and do not include Cost to Company items like Housing, Medical, Conveyance/Car allowance,
Insurance, Pension and Bonus as they vary from company to company and city to city.
Our salary reviews which we produce for the industry are meant to be informative only!

Comments:
Hotel ADR $200 - ADR$ 500 range
Location (City) Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad & Pune
Number of Rooms 100 – 500 Rooms in 5* Deluxe hotels
Comments Supporting the findings of this survey in Indian Travel/hospitality industry
It should be noted that the overall response indicated that most positions are held by local Indians. The most common expatriate positions where international professionals were hired are Specialty Chefs i.e. Italian, Mediterranean,
Chinese, Japanese and Pastry Chefs.
General Managers even for most International Chains were Indians, except for a few companies hiring foreigners. The reason being with the recent economic downturn it was felt this was an unnecessary expense and companies would
use local Indian talent, perhaps with International experience so they would be on an Indian salary structure as opposed to expat tax-free US or Euros salary.
No companies reported a change in salary structure from 2008 even though in some cases there was an almost 50 % drop in hotel business. Comment received suggested there is a slowdown in recruitment as ADR for all hotels in this
range in metropolitan cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Calcutta, Pune & Hyderabad showed a 50% decrease from last year and occupancy levels have dropped from 80% – 90 % in 2008 to 55% - 60% from January to
October 2009. All HR departments have been advised that they should try to utilize talent within the organization and promote/transfer from within if possible.
Salaries remain the same as 2008, however key positions like Director of Sales & Marketing and General Managers may have a wide range as some companies would spend their recruitment budgets on the best and the brightest to
bring in the business. Executive Chefs overall continue to earn very high salaries 15% more than our survey for 2008.
Sylvia Menezes ADR and occupancy levels were affected dramatically because of the Global recession and travel and tourism levels were hit as a consequence. In addition Air India’s bankruptcy and Jet Airways labour disputes also added fuel to fire as
Senior Consultant many Jet Airways routes were cancelled. Many Indian companies cut down on local business corporate travel and so hotel businesses were hurt doubly due to a serious drop in International tour and travel guest “stays” as well. Indian
companies were using teleconferencing as a means to firming up business.
Average Salaries for Expatriate Salary Ranges (GM, Executive Chef, Pastry Chef & Restaurant Specialty Chef) are given below:
General Manager would be in $110K - $170K USA net range plus all benefits including house, car, medicals, schooling for children and bonus
Executive Chef would be $60K - $80K USA net range plus all benefits including house or housing allowance, transportation, schooling for children and bonus
Executive Pastry Chef would be $60K - $80K USA net range plus all benefits including apartment or housing allowance, transportation, schooling for children and bonus
Specialty Restaurant Chef would be $60K - $75K USA net range plus all benefits including apartment or housing allowance

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