An Italian chef who worked at a Brisbane restaurant has had a workplace claim dismissed after he refused to put pineapple on pizzas as it was considered an ‘insult to his culture’.
Davide Tamburella was dismissed from La Costa Restaurant and Bar in Fortitude Valley on May 20.
Two weeks earlier, Mr Tamburella had a meeting with his employer to discuss ‘performance concerns’ including his refusal to put pineapple on pizza at a function.
Mr Tamburella confirmed at the meeting he was aware that his boss, Elliot Ingram, had directed for the tropical fruit to be placed on the Italian dish.
He refused the
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