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. Executive Chef Murphy developed the menu for the upscale Southern dining spot, and currently oversees the culinary side of both Coast and Virginia’s.
Jason and his wife Anne have two daughters. Kaitlyn recently turned four in December, and their second daughter Madalyn will have her second birthday in February.
