The pub and hospitality operator has secured a place in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for the second year running.
Butcombe Group has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list for the second consecutive year.
The annual rankings celebrate businesses across the UK that demonstrate outstanding workplace culture, employee wellbeing and staff satisfaction, with results heavily based on anonymous employee feedback.
The repeat recognition highlights Butcombe Group’s continued focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its hospitality teams across its pubs, inns and hotels.
Hospitality Staff Praised For Driving Success
Cat Moseley, Chief Experience Officer at Butcombe Group, said the award reflects the culture the company has worked hard to build across the business.
She said employees remain at the centre of everything the company does and praised the dedication of staff throughout the group.
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Recognition Comes During Tough Hospitality Climate
The recognition arrives during a difficult period for many hospitality businesses across the UK, with rising costs, staffing pressures and weaker consumer spending continuing to impact the sector.
Despite these challenges, Butcombe Group says its teams continue to deliver exceptional customer experiences while supporting one another behind the scenes.
Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Lawson said the business’s success is built on the commitment and teamwork shown daily by staff across the company.
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Employee Wellbeing Becoming Increasingly Important
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work rankings have become an increasingly important benchmark within the hospitality industry as operators compete to attract and retain skilled staff.
Strong workplace culture, career progression opportunities and staff wellbeing initiatives are now seen as critical in an industry still recovering from years of staffing shortages and economic pressure.
For Butcombe Group, securing a place on the list for a second year running will likely strengthen its reputation as one of the hospitality sector’s leading employers.
Conclusion
As pubs and hospitality businesses continue battling difficult trading conditions, recognition for staff culture and employee wellbeing is becoming more valuable than ever.
For Butcombe Group, this latest award signals that investing in people remains central to its long-term success.
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