Reducing financial stress at Butchies
About Butchies
Born on the streets of East London in 2013, Butchies serve 'the best damn fried chicken in town', with it handmade in their stores daily. In total, they now have 7 venues across London, and have over 50k Instagram followers.
The Challenge
Butchies pride themselves on being a 'people's place', and for this to be true, they know they need to invest in systems that help their staff build and grow together. They were therefore keen to look at introducing a platform that could support their employees when it came to managing their finances, and if possible, reduce the stress that can be associated with that.
The Solution
Butchies introduced Wagestream to solve this challenge - a decision made all the more easier thanks to the fact Wagestream connects with over 30+ Workforce Management, Time & Attendance (T&A) and Payroll systems, including the system used by Butchies. This meant a lightening quick set-up, and extreme ease-of-use for Butchies moving forward. Once live, Butchies staff commented on the fact that Wagestream was like a 'personal helper' to them - with the app giving them the ability to track how much money they have earned between pay periods. This not only allowed them to budget like never before, but also to see how they compared to their previous pay period, and pick-up extra shifts if required.
Employee Insights
In a recent video interview, Butchies staff shared their thoughts on the impact Wagestream has had on their day-to-day lives. Salma, a chef manager at Butchies, highlighted her daily role: “I spend my time in the restaurants supporting the team, providing coaching.” She emphasized that serving 'the best damn fried chicken in town' is only part of their goal; they also strive to be a supportive family-like environment for all employees.
“The big benefits of using Wagestream [are that] the teams feel less financial stress. It’s like a personal help to me to see how much I’ve earned throughout my shift.”
Carlos, another long-time team member, shared how valuable it is to have financial flexibility:
“I get to withdraw money that I've earned when I'm in need, and it has helped me so much.”
With Wagestream, Butchies as a business also benefits, with the app providing a seamless and reliable tool for financial management:
“As a business, we think it’s very easy and straightforward. It’s a great platform to help the teams to manage their own money.”
The Outcome
The feedback from Butchies employees reflects the company's dedication to fostering a positive, stress-free environment. In their own words, “a happier team is a happier place to be.” Through Wagestream, Butchies has not only improved financial stability for their team but also strengthened their workplace community.
“Once you are a Butchie, you are always a Butchie.”
This commitment to supporting both staff and customers alike is at the heart of Butchies’ mission, making them not just a place to work, but a true family.
