FSM companies – sometimes known as contract caterers - are contracted to provide the catering for their clients across the country, be they businesses, schools, colleges and universities, sports stadia, event venues, hospitals, local authorities, the armed forces and even offshore oil rigs.Their role now often extends beyond catering with many being contracted to offer a much wider range of facilities management services such as reception, maintenance and security, cleaning, ground maintenance and even crèche management.
In a nutshell, the FSM world may be unknown to the people it serves but it is vast, diverse and the unsung hero of the hospitality industry. It’s a huge, responsible and enlightened world where the hours are good, your exposure to different people, places and events will be second to none, and the opportunities for advancement are great.
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