Butcombe Group

Butcombe Group runs more than 120 pubs, bars and inns with around 400 rooms, from Mayfair to Jersey, across the south of England and the Channel Islands, and employs more than 1,800 people. It also brews: Butcombe Brewing Co. has a brewery in Wrington, near Bristol, and Liberation Brewing Co. a craft brewery in Jersey.

Recognised as an employer: Butcombe was named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, its second year on the list, with its training schemes, apprenticeships and leadership development programmes highlighted. It was also Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) at the Publican Awards 2026.

Where people work: in its pubs and inns as front of house team members, chefs from trainee to head chef, kitchen porters, housekeepers, and assistant and general managers; and in its brewing and drinks businesses.

What Butcombe offers (from its adverts): 30% off across its pubs and inns and 50% off food on shift; an extra day's holiday on your birthday, with the option to buy more; structured training and development; a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and support as an ambassador of The Burnt Chef Project; flexible working; discounts and cashback through its Benefits Bar; length of service awards; and an annual awards night. Some roles add healthcare cover.

Every Butcombe job on The Hospitality Appointment links straight through to Butcombe's own careers site to apply.