KITCHEN KULTURE ©️

  Culture Wars — Sexual Harassment in the Kitchen The kitchen has always been a place of heat — burners blazing, tempers flaring, adrenaline pumping. But beyond the clang of pans and the rush of service lies another kind of heat, one far more insidious: the persistent issue of sexual harassment and the gendered power dynamics that have shaped restaurant culture for decades. Episode 6 dives into this uncomfortable but necessary conversation, confronting the realities many workers face and exploring how the industry can evolve into a safer, more equitable space. 🔥 The Unspoken Reality: Harassment in Culinary Workplaces Sexual harassment in restaurants isn’t new. In fact, hospitality consistently ranks among the industries with the highest rates of reported incidents. The reasons are layered: High-pressure environments where boundaries blur Late-night hours and alcohol-heavy cultures Hierarchical brigades that can silence victims A “toughen up” mentality that normalizes ...