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Update 16:03: According to information from Dagens ETC, Stefano Catenacci is suspended from his job at the Opera Cellar.
“What you describe as Stefano Catenacci intensifies the harassment, I recognize myself in him. Exactly so. First he says that you are good, then that you are beautiful, then very intimate questions about sex life. And then press writing against one as soon as it happens. “
That’s what Greta says, a young woman who currently works somewhere in the great Opera Cellar building. Her real name is something else and she is one of several people who, following Dagens ETC’s disclosure of the inappropriate behavior of Royal Chef Stefano Catenacci, have contacted the editorial office to give testimony. They confirm the image of a famous restaurateur who uses his power to sexually harass his employees. Something that has been going on for two decades.
Expressen has 14 fonts
A few hours after Dagens ETC published our disclosure on Monday, Expressen reporter Karolina Skoglund followed up with a similar comprehensive review, in which she spoke with 14 current or former employees. They confirm many years of harassment signed Stefano Catenacci. Among other things with photos of cocks on the phone:
– Yes, they were photos of the genre you sent. When she had a position, Chef Emma, whose real name is another, tells Expressen.
She continues:
– You could be in the elevator with him when he suddenly approached. He came closer, sniffed. And then one licked his throat.
No action planned
Sources inside the house now tell Dagens ETC that Operakällaren hopes the scandal will be forgotten and buried by other news. It is simply planned, according to the Dagens ETC whistleblower, to turn the pages.
Just like the entire restaurant industry did after Metoo in the fall of 2017, Chimen Castaing recalls.
– It became very quiet. Some cooks came out and said they didn’t recognize each other in the description, which became a mockery to all of us. You haven’t even had to work in the restaurant industry to know that it is a world characterized by oppressive norms and structures. Keep in mind that many people spend a large part of their income on tips.
Chimen Castaing was one of those responsible for Vi kokar over, the attraction of the catering industry. Then 1,863 women and non-binaries signed up to protest raw sexism in kitchens. The testimonies ranged from sexual jokes to abuse.
“Sexistisk machokultur”
Several of the Dagens ETC sources within the Opera Cellar say that during that period in 2017, “the whole house held its breath,” because everyone thought the royal chef would fall. That did not happen. Childhood continued there as in other places in the world of restoration.
Chimen Castaing “is not at all” surprised by the testimonies of the victims of Stefano Catenacci.
– After receiving hundreds of testimonies, it was clear that restaurants are characterized by an incredible amount of precarious working conditions, clear hierarchies and a sexist macho culture. It is not surprising that abuse can occur and that a culture of silence is maintained in such an environment.
So there was no change?
– Based on the information we received from the people at the restaurant, unfortunately I think there were no clear or long-term changes. They mainly acted by putting out fires in certain workplaces.
Why are fancy restaurant kitchens such a sexist world?
– Metoo showed where there is a structural problem. This is happening everywhere, in all industries and at all levels. The testimonials we received came from women and non-binaries from all over Sweden, from the local pizzeria to the flagship restaurant. But it is clear that the elegant rooms are no exception.
Why don’t people say no?
– Many are young, barely of legal age, have little experience and little knowledge of their rights. The industry is also characterized by precarious employment and a union that does not show a sufficient presence. Many managers in the industry know each other. This makes it more difficult for one to apply for another job. Maybe that’s why you avoid saying no? You just don’t dare and want to keep your job, says Chimen Castaing.
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