Does Butcombe Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Butcombe Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Butcombe Group. This rating has improved by 19% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Butcombe Group?

82% of Butcombe Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Butcombe Group 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Butcombe Group?

General Manager (11) , Chef (6) , Assistant Manager (5) , ASM (Area Sales Manager) (4) , Bar Staff (4) , Bartender (4) , Head Chef (4) , Sous Chef (4) , Front of House (3) , Front of House Staff (3) , Front of House Team Member (3) , Kitchen Porter (3) , Operations Manager (3) , Waitress (3) , Chef De Parties (2)

What are the pros of working at Butcombe Group according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly team, eager to teach about brewing and the work required." ((in 8 reviews)); "Some nice staff Good for so long Dog friendly Pay is okay" ((in 7 reviews)); "Friendly Staff at multiple pubs I have worked in" ((in 3 reviews)); "The people here are amazing, so passionate about what they do." ((in 3 reviews)); "Benefits are constantly evolving" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Butcombe Group according to real employee reviews?

"there were sometimes long hours" ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours due to staffing shortage" ((in 4 reviews)); "Infighting No training Pubs falling apart without investment KPI's unachievable" ((in 2 reviews))

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Butcombe Group Reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture and values

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

Butcombe Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there.

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Reviews by job title

117 reviews

1.0

May 19, 2026

Poor management with empty promises

Chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

None, Just go there get Money in pocket and run away

Cons

Poor management, Say lot, does not, Just talking

Butcombe Group Response

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we’re really sorry to hear this was your experience. We’re always looking at how we can improve, and feedback like this genuinely helps shape that. If you’d be open to it, we’d really welcome the chance to understand more. Please reach out to me directly on madison.hone@butcombegroup.com. Thanks again for sharing. - Madison, People Team

3.0

May 18, 2026

Flexible shifts and progression hindered by poor management

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible shifts, enjoyable shifts and great progression

Cons

Poor upper management who don’t know what they’re doing

Butcombe Group Response

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It’s great to hear you’ve enjoyed your shifts, found them flexible and enjoyable, and that you can see clear progression opportunities within the business. I’m sorry to hear your comments regarding management. We take all feedback seriously and are always looking at how we can improve. If you’re open to it, I’d really appreciate the opportunity to understand more about your experience. Please feel free to contact me directly at madison.hone@butcombegroup.com. Thanks again for taking the time to share this. – Madison, People Team

5.0

May 16, 2026

Enjoyable work, but hours can be long

Chef de parties

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work that I enjoyed

Cons

Sometimes can be long hours

Butcombe Group Response

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the work and had a positive experience overall. – Madison, People Team

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Jobs at Butcombe Group

Front of House Team Member

Lower Langford, England

£24K - £25K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Deputy General Manager