Butler's Pantry Announces Promotion

Butler’s Pantry announces the promotion of Bridget Bitza to Vice President of Sales and Catering. Bitza will oversee and manage event production for Butler’s Pantry’s premier event venues, including the Missouri History Museum, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Piper Palm House, Community Foundation at #2 Oak Knoll, and offsite catering. In addition to overseeing daily business, she will drive menu development and oversee all contract processes.

Bitza joined the Butler’s Pantry family in 2008 when she helped with full service events, she was then appointed to the General Manager of Bixby’s restaurant. Following her position as General Manager, she was promoted to Director of Restaurant Sales and Catering at Bixby’s and the Missouri History Museum. She continues to assume greater responsibilities, including overseeing culinary operations and accounting and purchasing responsibilities.

“Bridget has provided exceptional customer relations and service, in our sales department, in event production and in menu development,” said Richard Nix Jr., President of Butler’s Pantry. “She is a wonderful asset to our team and we look forward to having her oversee our sales force.”

Bitza graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in entertainment and management and has worked for Butler’s Pantry for eight years. She currently resides in St. Charles, MO.

About Butler’s Pantry:

Butler’s Pantry provides innovative and creative catering services for corporate functions, social events, galas and weddings of all sizes. Palladium Saint Louis, located in historic Lafayette Square, is Butler’s Pantry’s premier event venue. Joule is an event space located on the same renovated property as Palladium Saint Louis which accommodates intimate ceremonies and gatherings. The historic Coronado Ballroom provides exclusive catering by Butler’s Pantry in a lavish setting. Bixby’s, the award-winning restaurant located on the second floor of the Missouri History Museum, is operated by Butler’s Pantry and serves lunch daily and Champagne Brunch every Sunday. Café Madeleine, operated by Butler’s Pantry, serves French-inspired Sunday brunch in the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park. Piccione Pastry, located in the historic Delmar Loop, is the only late-night Italian pastry shop of its kind in St. Louis.