The Bartolotta Restaurants
Keith Trafton has extensive work experience in various executive roles. Keith served as the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner at The Bartolotta Restaurants from January 2020 to the present. Prior to that, they were the Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner from September 2016 to January 2020 and the Chief Financial Officer & Managing Partner from December 2008 to September 2016.
Before joining The Bartolotta Restaurants, Trafton worked at Super Steel, LLC as the President & CEO from September 2005 to July 2008 and as the Vice President & CFO from June 2004 to August 2005.
Keith also held the position of Accounting Controller at HELGESEN from January 1999 to June 2004.
Trafton's earlier experience includes working as the Cost Accounting Manager at LEESON Electric Corporation Wisconsin from August 1994 to January 1999 and as the Accounting Manager at Wacker Corporation from May 1988 to August 1994.
Keith Trafton holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Keith also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Lubar College of Business. In addition, they have obtained certifications as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from IMA | Institute of Management Accountants and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from AICPA.
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The Bartolotta Restaurants
The Bartolotta Restaurants is Milwaukee’s premier fine dining group, offering the best in food, service, and guest experience. Whether it's date night, girls' night out, a family celebration or "just because," dinner at a Bartolotta restaurant is something special. Our portfolio of restaurants ranges from the finest dining in Milwaukee to a variety of more casual options. So whatever you're looking for, we have an award-winning restaurant that will meet your needs - and exceed your expectations. Established by brothers Paul and Joe Bartolotta in 1993, the company currently owns and operates 14 restaurants and catering facilities, as well as operating three quick-casual restaurants in Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Three premier special event spaces round out the company’s offerings. Restaurants include: • Ristorante Bartolotta • Lake Park Bistro • Mr. B’s Steakhouse • Bacchus • Harbor House • Joey Gerard’s Supper Club • The Rumpus Room • Pizzeria Piccola • Northpoint Custard • Downtown Kitchen Premier event spaces include: • Bartolotta Catering at The Grain Exchange • Bartolotta Catering at Discovery World • Bartolotta Catering at The Italian Community Center Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard Award winner, and Bartolotta’s Corporate Chef, Adam Siegel, won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest in 2008. Over 23 years, the Bartolottas have created restaurants and grown their company with an unwavering focus on passion, quality and the highest standards for food, service and the overall guest experience. We look for employees who have what we call a "hospitality heart." People who are committed to excellence just like we are and have a true passion for taking care of our guests. See a list of our current opportunities here: https://www.bartolottas.com/careers Learn more and make your reservations for tonight at bartolottas.com.