During the meeting, Perez said he was told not to return to work the next day. He said he pressed HR for a justification for his sacking and was told he wasn't selling enough wine, according to the Mail Online. Perez added that he will soon be starting a new job as a sommelier on a luxury cruise ship. Despite the criticism, the restaurant chain has still proved popular with celebrities. Personalities such as David Beckham and Jason Statham have posted Instagram photos alongside Gökçe at his restaurants.