Tom Kitchin restaurant staff suspended in wake of bullying allegations

Celebrated chef launches independent investigation after anonymous social media claims of toxic workplace'

Tom Kitchin, one of the UK's most celebrated TV chefs, has suspended two members of staff and launched an independent investigation after a string of anonymous allegations from former staff that include historic claims of bullying and physical assault in his restaurants.

Former staff have complained on social media that they faced a toxic workplace", with accounts including allegations that members of staff had been assaulted by senior chefs - including a case that resulted in a burn.