Top chef Christian Jürgens released after serious allegations

The three-star chef Christian Jürgens is one of Germany's most famous and successful chefs. Following allegations made by former employees, the 54-year-old is now being released. The allegations should be investigated.

The top astronomer is said to have sexually harassed and insulted employees for more than 20 years, and many former employees accuse him of humiliation and abuse of power. The hotel group to which his restaurant belongs is now reacting.

Das Restaurant »Überfahrt« am Tegernsee stellt den Spitzengastronomen Christian Jürgens frei. Zuvor hatte der SPIEGEL berichtet, dass frühere Mitarbeitende Jürgens Belästigung und Schikane vorwerfen.

Former employees accuse star chef Christian Jürgens of abuse of power, harassment and, in some cases, sexual harassment. The allegations, if true, paint a harrowing picture of the star chef. He rejects the allegations as “untrue.”

For years, chef Christian Jrgens only went upwards. As one of the few chefs in Germany, he has cooked three stars. But now he is confronted with allegations from previous employees.

Rottach-Egern - For years, chef Christian Jürgens only went up. As one of the few chefs in Germany, he has cooked three stars. But now he is confronted with allegations made by former employees.