Abuse in top Irish restaurants: ‘I remember having a silver salver thrown at me - to hit me’
A new study by academic Deirdre Curran reveals high levels of bullying, harassment, and verbal abuse within the Irish hospitality industry. Despite some improvements since 2021, the report highlights a persistent culture of mistreatment in restaurant kitchens and hotels.
Why it matters
The findings shed light on systemic labor issues and toxic workplace environments in the hospitality sector, prompting calls for better management standards.
Academic Deirdre Curran recalls a summer long ago when she went to the US on a student visa and worked in a busy bistro. “I was the worst waitress in the place,” she says.
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