The Bartolotta Restaurants Names Chef Connor McNeil as Executive Chef of Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

MILWAUKEE, WI – Continuing a tradition of recruiting dynamic culinary talent with ties to the Midwest, The Bartolotta Restaurants has named Chef Connor McNeil as Executive Chef of Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club in the historic village of Greendale. Chef McNeil joins The Bartolotta Restaurants following more than a decade of success in kitchens in Milwaukee and Chicago.

“Connor is a unique talent and someone who has worked his way up in the hospitality industry,” says The Bartolotta Restaurants Owner and Co-Founder Chef Paul Bartolotta. “He brings the perfect combination of leadership, innovation, and compassion to this role; and, most importantly, he knows what it means to have a ‘hospitality heart’ that perfectly aligns with the core of our mission.”

Chef McNeil most recently served as Executive Sous Chef of the award-winning Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago. He began his culinary career in the city, serving as a line cook at Sullivan’s Steakhouse and Executive Sous Chef of Sunda New Asian restaurant. Chef McNeil is also a familiar name in Wisconsin, where he has served as Executive Sous Chef of Maggiano’s Little Italy in Milwaukee.

“Working in the Milwaukee area, everyone knows The Bartolotta Restaurants’ reputation and their commitment to guests and the community,” says Chef McNeil. “It is a privilege to join this organization and lead the kitchen at Joey Gerard’s. I’m excited to continue this legacy of culinary excellence while bringing my experience and unique talent to the table.”

Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club is open for dinner Mondays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; with a Monday through Friday happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations and group dining inquiries can be made at bartolottas.com/joey-gerards.

 About Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club is located in the charming village of historic Greendale outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 2012 by The Bartolotta Restaurants, the restaurant honors the legacy and neighborhood camaraderie of Midwest supper clubs. Featuring multiple rooms and an upscale casual dining experience, Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club combines classic supper club menu options, including steak, cocktails, and ice cream drinks, with the superior service and hospitality that defines The Bartolotta Restaurants.

 About The Bartolotta Restaurants

The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by Chef Paul Bartolotta and his late brother, Joe Bartolotta. Chef Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef in two separate regions, Midwest and Southwest, winning in both 1994 and 2009. In addition, Chef Paul Bartolotta has six James Beard Award nominations including Best Chef Midwest in 1993, Best New Restaurant in Las Vegas in 2005, Best Restaurateur alongside his brother in 2017, 2018, 2019, and a finalist for Best Restaurateur in 2020. Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants group has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 18 one-of-a-kind restaurants and catering facilities, including fine dining, upscale casual, upscale food hall, and quick-casual concepts. More information can be found at bartolottas.com.

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