Chef Troy Tolbert trained at the Culinary Institute of America and learned from farm-to-table entrepreneurs Bradley Ogden and Alice Waters in the Bay Area.

The former SLO Country Club Executive Chef worked for over 20 years on the Central Coast before he left for Idaho. He has now returned as the new Executive Chef for Marisol Restaurant.

Each of Chef Troy's experience has become an ingredient in the dishes he creates for you.

With the help of a team of talented sous chefs, Chef Troy is reimagining Marisol with bold flavors, beautiful culinary creations, and local ingredients at the forefront.

Casey found his home in food early on. As a kid, he remembers barbequing tri-tip with Dad, cookies with Mom, and cooking with the baseball team. This is where his love for creating memories and helping people was born.

Casey started his culinary career at Billy Reeds Restaurant, one of the oldest in the Greater Coachella Valley. He continued onwards to restaurants throughout Palm Springs then voyaged to the Pismo Beach area. With each experience, he seized every opportunity to innovate and honed his skills with unwavering dedication.

Through countless tastings and trials, he cultivated a culinary community and a keen understanding of the industry. As a seasoned connoisseur, Casey stands proudly with his team to offer each guest unwavering hospitality.

A San Luis Obispo native, Sean found his culinary journey through family barbecues, where he discovered the joy of bringing loved ones together through food.

Fueled by the warmth of camaraderie and the sizzle of the grill, he continues to craft memorable dishes that celebrate the power of shared meals to forge lasting bonds among family and friends.

Chef Nayeli seamlessly blends her formal training in French culinary with her rich experiences cooking in coastal regions. She crafts nourishing meals that not only satisfy the palate but also ignite the senses with bold flavors and beautiful presentations.

Drawing inspiration from Baja California Sur cuisine and beyond, Chef Nayeli’s culinary creativity is often featured in Marisol’s exciting daily lunch specials.

Chef Derek has been baking for most of his life but decided to make it a career for the last 15 years. 

He believes that desserts are not something a person needs to survive but an indulgence and he loves being able to provide something delicious to sate that desire. Producing those smiles or fulfilling a bride and groom’s dream with a gorgeous and delectable cake, makes each day here special for our star baker.