The allegations are hard to stomach. The women tell stories of rape, harassment and being encouraged to use drugs. The men were offered a special prize if they were the first to have sex with a customer.

Today, investigative reporter Eryk Bagshaw and Good Food reporter Bianca Hrovat on the dark side to the alleged debauchery at high profile venues like Restaurant Hubert and the Baxter Inn. And whether these latest allegations about a number of venues, all owned by one group, Swillhouse, might spark a wider reckoning in the business.

There is no suggestion that Swillhouse CEO Anton Forte assaulted or harassed employees. 

And a warning, some of the content in today’s episode might distress some listeners. 

The allegations are hard to stomach. The women tell stories of rape, harassment and being encouraged to use drugs. The men were offered a special prize if they were the first to have sex with a customer.
Today, investigative reporter Eryk Bagshaw and Good Food reporter Bianca Hrovat on the dark side to the alleged debauchery at high profile venues like Restaurant Hubert and the Baxter Inn. And whether these latest allegations about a number of venues, all owned by one group, Swillhouse, might spark a wider reckoning in the business.
There is no suggestion that Swillhouse CEO Anton Forte assaulted or harassed employees. 
And a warning, some of the content in today’s episode might distress some listeners.

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Sex, sleaze and Swillhouse: The sinister side of the glitzy hospitality scene

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