Stay away - Anonymous employee Penfold Employee Review

Team, Culture, Progress all great. Pay good.

Very fast paced, big workloads

Penfold was the best career move I made! I joined the business in its early days and grew exponentially alongside it, taking on several roles that were highly challenging, high-impact, and extremely rewarding. There's a strong culture of recognition, with a big focus on upskilling and internal progression (regardless of experience). If you have the right work ethic – hungry, driven, first-principles thinker, fast mover – you'll thrive very quickly and be top of mind for new opportunities. Everyone has a voice and is heard, no matter your seniority or background. You're empowered to make things happen – as long as there's a clear, well-reasoned rationale behind it. The CEOs are inspiring, genuine, and kind, setting the tone for a low-ego, no-arrogance culture. The whole team is full of smart, down-to-earth people who want to learn, build a fantastic business, and have fun doing it. Just a fantastic, friendly place to work.

Less a con, more of a caveat: you'll be surrounded by incredibly smart cookies, which pushes you to bring your best and work hard for this inspiring business. It's not about doing 'more' work - it's about doing 'smart' work. Being sharp, adaptable, and comfortable in ambiguity will set you up for success here.