The Instagram-famous chef Salt Bae has been accused by former employees of tip theft, discrimination, and fostering a “hypermasculine” work culture across his many restaurants.
Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, became an internet meme in 2017 when a viral video showed him sprinkling salt on a piece of meat. The Turkish butcher has since amassed a net worth of $70 million with 22 steakhouses around the world. But in a new report from Insider, nine ex-employees and seven lawsuits have accused Gökçe of wage theft, discrimination, labour violations, and an aggressive workplace environment.
