Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza - BBC

Brisbane restaurant chef sacked for refusing pineapple pizza

An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza . He said the request was an insult to his culture . The chef was unsuccessful in overturning his dismissal. The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts .

“He said the request was an insult to his culture ,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Walstone Ton Advisory, explained.

Timeline

Nov 3 — An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza ....

Nov 5 — The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts ....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Walstone Ton Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walstone Ton Advisory desk and last updated 14:08 UTC.

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