Employee Spotlight: Brad Sigmund

Our Employee Spotlight Series will take you behind the scenes to meet the people who make up Chula Vista Resort. Get to know our amazing team and how they have been a part of the Chula Vista journey.

This segment of our Employee Spotlight will feature the General Manager of Kaminski’s Chop House, Brad Sigmund. Kaminski’s is a three-time award-winning restaurant and their delicious table side, Mashed Potatoes Fully Loaded, was recently named in the top five of Travel Wisconsin’s “15 Stops for Wisconsin Comfort Food.”

I started at Kaminski’s in 2010 part-time bartending. From there I became the bar manager. This was when I fell in love with wine. From this position, I became a restaurant Swing Manager, and I had the opportunity to work in several of the dining outlets at Chula Vista. The opportunity came knocking again when the General Manager position opened at Kaminski’s in December 2012, and I have held that position ever since.

A former coworker was serving at Kaminski’s, and that was the main reason I started. I remember coming into the restaurant for the first time and seeing the lounge with all of its high-end liquors. I was pretty intimidated, to say the least. Over the next few months, I would study constantly so that I wouldn’t make any mistakes. The staff was very welcoming and always willing to help me. I just loved the camaraderie and level of professionalism that the staff displayed.

I’m a big history buff, and Chula has been woven into the history of the Wisconsin Dells, even before the Kaminski family purchased the resort in 1951. I try to imagine what it was like “back in the day.” I love hearing stories from long-time guests and staff.

Chula is where I met my wonderful wife, Krissy. I definitely did not expect that while interviewing at the Chop House. It has been amazing how the staff here has become like family to me.

[I wish people knew] the history of the property and the Kaminski family. Most people think that we are just a large corporation, when in fact, Chula Vista is a family-owned business. It is exciting to not only see the past of Chula but also the future – it is a constant evolution.

Walk around the property and get to know other outlets and its employees. Ask questions. Start up a conversation with our guests. Learn about our history and respect the journey the resort has taken.

I love my job. Kaminski’s Chop House has a tradition of excellent food, service and atmosphere. Many of the staff I have worked alongside for years. I get to share awesome experiences with guests each day. How can I not be proud of that?

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