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Ombudsman investigates TV chef restaurant

Shane Delia's Maha restaurant is co-operating with an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman over staff payments

Shane Delia’s Maha restaurant is co-operating with an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman over staff payments.

The Age reports a former chef has alleged underpayments, in what is a growing industry issue following headlines around ex-MasterChef judge George Calombaris.

ACTU secretary Sally McManus said “It’s an epidemic, it’s happening everywhere.

“It’s got worse over time and we need to look at why that’s the case.”

Delia has presented Spice Journey and Recipe for Life for SBS, been a regular presenter on Nine travel show Postcards and made guest appearances on MasterChef.

A Maha spokesperson said, “Compliance with all relevant workplace legislation is a high priority for us and we have engaged independent specialist advice to assist with responding with Fair Work’s questions.”