The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Key Leadership Appointments At Two Milwaukee Restaurants

MILWAUKEE – The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering organization in the Greater Milwaukee region, is proud to announce the appointment of two key leaders to its team. Tracy Spreck has been named General Manager of Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant; and Carly Goldmann has been named General Manager of Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club.

“Tracy and Carly are recognized as best-in-class among their peers, and, most importantly, they possess the ‘hospitality heart’ that is at the core of our company,” says Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Keith Trafton. “Bacchus and Joey Gerard’s are two of our most beloved restaurants, and we’re so proud to have these thoughtful and forward-thinking leaders at the helm.”

Ms. Spreck joins The Bartolotta Restaurants with more than 22 years of experience in front and back-of-house roles, having previously served as Director of Operations at The Emily Hotel in Chicago. She has also held leadership roles at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel, as a Food and Beverage Manager, and Chicago’s Ambassador Hotel, as Director of Operations. Ms. Goldmann brings nearly a decade of expertise in event planning, operational management, and staff development to The Bartolotta Restaurants, having previously served in event coordinator roles for Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling Company and Milwaukee Ale House, where she also served as Assistant General Manager.

Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant is open Mondays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club is open Mondays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour Mondays through Fridays.

More information about The Bartolotta Restaurants can be found at bartolottas.com.

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, Outstanding Restaurateur USA alongside his brother in 2017, 2018, 2019, and a finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur USA 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, food halls, executive dining, quick-casual, and airport concepts. More information can be found at bartolottas.com.

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