Hospitality industry veteran Nancy Paliani has joined La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa near Houston as director of food & beverage. In her new role, she will oversee culinary operations for the 445-room luxury waterfront destination, which features a 70,000-square-foot conference and events center plus a myriad of lounge and indoor/outdoor dining options, including Chez Roux.
Before joining La Torretta, Paliani worked for Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts, where she served in a variety of managerial roles in locations ranging from St. Thomas to the California desert. From 2003 until 2005, Paliani was the F&B director for La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego.