Delaney Wahl

Background

About Delaney Wahl

I first began my culinary journey in a small town in Oregon at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute. It was there that I earned my Associates degree in both Culinary Arts and in Baking and Pastry. While enrolled at OCCI, I was an active member of the student culinary team which competed state wide and regionally. Through this experience, I learned critical skills in organization, team building, and leadership. This made me realize that I was on the right path in terms of a career goal. I came to love the adrenaline and the bonding experiences. Being on the culinary team provided me with a multitude of important skills you won’t receive in culinary school. After graduating, I moved to the Bay Area of California and began my dual internship at Pebble Beach Golf Resort. This was an exciting period of time for me. After all, I hadn’t seen a real restaurant kitchen in action, and I am very grateful to have begun my career at such a prestigious establishment. Decarli Restaurant is where I gained most of my experience in the restaurant industry. Decarli is well known for its Italian flair, seasonal menu changes, fresh pastas, and protein heavy entrees. It was here, at this restaurant, where my passion for fine dining grew. After 3 years as a line cook, I became the Sous Chef for Decarli. This position has helped me develop and improve my cooking techniques and people management style. I take pride in my communication and leadership, attention to detail, and menu development. One of the most fascinating aspects of the culinary field is the ongoing flow of creativity and new techniques. I strive to be better than the day before and to expand my knowledge in all types of cuisines. Food has the ability to create conversation as well as bring back old memories and create new ones. I choose to showcase my talents in a kitchen full of constructive chaos. This is where I find my inner peace. Currently, I am the Chef De Cuisine at The Jimmy, an italian restaurant within the Noble Food and Pursuits restaurant group. Please reach out if you have any questions about my journey or experiences!