Longboat Key, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2017) – Zota Beach Resort – a new Longboat Key beachfront, modern, boutique resort – announces today an accomplished food & beverage leadership team. Selected to develop and implement Zota Beach Resort’s culinary initiatives, including the signature restaurant, Viento Kitchen & Bar, the property welcomes David Miller as food & beverage director and Jason Pellett as executive chef.
“I am thrilled to watch Viento Kitchen & Bar’s growth under the guidance of these incredibly talented leaders,” said Roy Padgett, general manager of Zota Beach Resort. “With each bringing a different background and skillset to the kitchen, I look forward to watching them advance Zota Beach Resort’s culinary program.”
Presenting an impressive resume, Food & Beverage Director David Miller joins Zota Beach Resort, directing all food and beverage operations, including Viento Kitchen & Bar and developing strategies for the resort’s group event programs. Miller previously led operations at other Ocean Properties Hotels, Resorts & Affiliates, including Treasure Island Beach Resort in Treasure Island, Fla. and Sanibel Island Beach Resort in Sanibel, Fla. and worked for the Peabody Hotel Group in Memphis, Tenn., where he managed their restaurant and catering planning, garnering a prestigious Forbes’ 4-star rating. Prior to this position, Miller led both culinary personnel and programming at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Little Rock, Ark. as food and beverage director.
Executive Chef Jason Pellett oversees all culinary operations of Viento Kitchen & Bar including staff development and expanding upon the restaurant’s Floribbean concept. Pellett previously served as executive chef of Brio Tuscan Grille in Sarasota, Fla., where he developed signature Italian dishes. A 15-year restaurant veteran with a passion for international cuisine, Pellett studied culinary arts at the Culinary Institute of America.
