The owner of a cafe under investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman after he reportedly refused to hire a black barista has himself become the target of racist attacks.
The Forbes & Burton cafe in Darlinghurst was the centre of a storm on Monday when Brazilian-born Australian Nilson Dos Santos, 39, revealed the cafe's owner Steven He had denied him a job based on the colour of his skin.
"'But you are black, I don't think you'll be able to work in the shop. My customers are white and they don't like to have black people making coffee for them," Mr Dos Santos said Mr He told him at the interview.
Cafe owner Steven He. Photo: Channel 10
Mr He defended his decision on Monday night, telling Channel 10 that most baristas were either white or Asian saying he was just trying to provide his customers the best service.
Mr Dos Santos said he has been working as a barista in Australia for nine years.
Many people leapt to the defence of Mr Dos Santos on social media, targeting Mr He, who arrived in Australia from Shanghai nine months ago. Comments flooded the Forbes & Burton Facebook page accusing Mr He of racism. More than one person told Mr He to return to China.
"Who the hell does he think he is? He isn't even an Australian citizen and he's telling us what we prefer in OUR country?? Go back to China mate. You're not welcome here," one person wrote.
Another wrote: "So this is awkward... a non australian being racist to an australian citizen. Ive never ever said this before but you sir need to pack your bags and go back to your own country!"
Customers also threatened boycotts, with many vowing not to return to the cafe while it is under his management.
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