Women chefs hit sexism in UK kitchens
LONDON: Dozens of female chefs have condemned “widespread” sexism in British restaurants, saying in an open letter that industry needs more women in top roles. About 70 women signed the letter first published on Wednesday in response to an interview with newspapers with Jason Atherton, where Michelin’s male chef claimed he had not seen sexism in British cuisines. The female chefs said the restaurant industry was “systematically incorrect” and criticized a “sad representation of women” at the Michelin Guide UK awards presented earlier this month. “Sexism has been and remains a widespread issue in our industry, shaping the culture of
