Revelations in a Herald and Good Food investigation triggered immediate industry blowback as sponsors, artists and partners pulled out of Swillhouse’s upcoming festival.
Swillhouse chief executive Anton Forte has stood down from the board of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association after five female employees alleged they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the company’s high-profile venues, including Restaurant Hubert, Le Foote and the Baxter Inn.triggered immediate industry blowback on Wednesday as sponsors, artists and partners pulled out of Swillhouse’s first major festival, Swillfest.
“There are some serious allegations,” he said. “I’m always concerned by any workplace mismanagement of people. The whole idea of workplace safety is absolutely paramount. We don’t like to see any of that happen.” The 2023 Good Food Guide Chef of the Year, Annita Potter, said for too long women in hospitality had been expected to “put up or shut up”.“As awful and uncomfortable as this topic is, people need to know it’s happening at these places so they can make a choice of whether or not they go there. And that’s not just for employees, it’s for customers as well,” she said
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