Jason Murphy - Executive Chef of Holy City Hospitality

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Jason Murphy hails from Jackson, Ohio. Murphy began his culinary training in the Columbus, Ohio State Culinary Program. He trained for 31/2 years at the “Refectory”, Columbus’ four-star French restaurant whose chef trained under Paul Bocuse and Pierre Orsi.

After completing his studies at the Refectory, Jason moved to Charleston to diversify his experience and study at Johnson & Wales University. In 2002, he joined 39 Rue de Jean and was swiftly promoted to Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine soon thereafter. After several years with the company, Murphy joined Coast Bar & Grill, sister restaurant to 39 Rue de Jean, as Executive Chef. The company expanded in 2007 with the addition of its third restaurant, Virginia’s on King for which Executive Chef Murphy developed the menu for the upscale Southern dining spot.

Jason now oversees the culinary operations of Holy City Hospitality’s three restaurants as well as their sister catering company Good Food Catering.