His resignation comes after allegations he protected his son Sylvester Terzini following multiple sexual assault claims. Both have denied the allegations.
The Icebergs founder also says he is a victim of attacks on his reputation.
There are now at least nine alleged victims of Sylvester Terzini,with texts showing Icebergs founder Maurice Terzini allegedly paid $60,000 to help his son.
An Icebergs Dining Room spokesperson said Maurice Terzini will take a leave of absence after allegations against his son revealed by this masthead.
Diners think of the ocean,sand and trendy Italo-Australian cuisine. Alleged victims think of a powerful father wrestling with his son’s dark secrets.
One of the world’s top employment barristers will represent former staff and alleged victims of sexual assault as they pursue the company for damages.
More must be done to make hospitality a safe industry for women,heard the crowd at the 40th annual awards ceremony.
The Sydney Morning Herald,The Age and Good Food reveal alleged misconduct at some of Australia’s top restaurant groups.
Six Swillhouse and Merivale whistleblowers have urged the NSW government to establish a public inquiry into the treatment of women and misconduct in the hospitality sector.
Three staff say they were sexually abused by colleagues and that the company marginalised them. Their claims come on top of earlier allegations by other Swillhouse workers.