Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key has announced its food and 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, Jason Pellett as executive chef and Jeremy White as sous chef. Miller joins Zota, 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, FL and Sanibel Island Beach Resort in Sanibel, FL. 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. Sous Chef Jeremy White, graduated from L’Ecole Culinare in St. Louis, MO, where he was trained in modern and classical cuisine. Prior to joining the team at Zota Beach Resort, White oversaw all culinary aspects of Racquet Club Ladue in Ladue, Mo., as executive sous chef.

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