La Porchetta
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Restaurants & Cafes (Full Service)

    Primary location

    Australia
    The first La Porchetta Restaurant was opened in 1985, when italian born Rocky Pantaleo and Felice Nania took over a run-down pizza shop in Melbourne’s Italian hub.News of La Porchetta’s great pizza, pasta and Italian-style menu, along with its atmosphere and great value, spread rapidly and soon it be became renowned as a special place to experience good food, love and a passion for life.La Porchetta today is ever vibrant and continues to be part of the local community. Just as the kitchen is the centre of Italian family life, our restaurants celebrate that feeling of being at home – delicious food made from fresh ingredients, warm service, great value and a family heart. The La Porchetta family now has over 70 restaurants in Australia and New Zealand.“The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you’re hungry again” ~ George MillerSource: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

    Reviews overview

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    51%
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    23%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at La Porchetta?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at La Porchetta appreciated the friendly and supportive colleagues, as well as the learning opportunities and ability to develop new skills. Some reviewers also valued the flexibility offered, particularly in accommodating school schedules, and the ability to receive free food while working.

    However, a common challenge noted was poor management, with managers being described as unsupportive, unprofessional, and difficult to communicate with. Additionally, some employees felt that training was inadequate, with a lack of proper onboarding and guidance. Low pay was also cited as a significant challenge by multiple reviewers, with wages being described as insufficient or delayed. Dealing with difficult customers and managing customer complaints was another challenge mentioned.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Experienced Waitperson
    Oct 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Really bad.
    The good things- I liked the other staff and customers was also lots to learn
    The challenges- management was horrible and treated staff so so poorly, would not wish my enimines to work here.
    1.0
    Waitress
    Mar 2020
    I wouldn’t want to work here anymore as sometimes they threaten people
    The good thingsNot much that I enjoyed about working there
    The challengesThey don’t let you make mistakes and don’t let you eat staff meal but let others eat sometimes.
    1.0
    Waitperson
    Jan 2020
    Wouldn’t recommend working for this company.
    The good thingsGood learning experience
    The challengesTerrible management, was never properly trained, treated poorly by staff and management.
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