Jason Murphy - Executive Chef

Jason Murphy hails from Jackson , Ohio . At the age of 18 he joined the Army National Guard and worked as a Combat Medic for six years, and then as a Communications Specialist.

In 2002, Murphy moved on to pursue a career in the culinary arts. While attending 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. 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. In May of 2007, Murphy joined Coast Bar & Grill, sister restaurant to 39 Rue de Jean, and is currently enjoys the position of Executive Chef.

Jason and his wife Anne have two daughters. Kaitlyn will turn four in December, and their second daughter Madalyn will have her first birthday in February.

Daren Wolfe - Operating Partner

R. Daren Wolfe has been working in the food and beverage industry for 27 years. A University of Tennessee graduate, having been admitted on a full music scholarship he acquired degrees in Theology, Psychology, as well as a Business Minor.

Wolfe has worked in a management capacity in Knoxville, TN, Hilton Head, SC, Lake Tahoe, CA, Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC. While in Hilton Head, he managed at the Westin at Port Royal Sound, at the time one of only two five star five diamond resorts on the East Coast.

Upon moving to Charleston Wolfe was employed with The Woodlands, a five diamond resort whose dining room was also rated a perfect score of 100 by Conde Naste. Wolfe achieved much success as the General Manager of McCrady’s, voted Restaurant of the Year by the Post and Courier. Shortly after starting his own consulting business in 2001, he joined Coast Bar and Grill as G.M., and later became General Manager of 39 Rue de Jean.

In the summer of 2004, he accepted the position of Director of Operations for Holy City Hospitality, and commenced to launch Good Food Catering. In the fall of 2005, Wolfe became the Operating Partner of Holy City Hospitality.

“The food and beverage industry is in my blood and I really enjoy working with people. I couldn't imagine not being in the fast paced, highly demanding hospitality field. I hire managers that consequently hire employees that are passionate about the industry and are proud of their accomplishments. I believe that we are in the best business in the world as everyday brings something new,” he says of his experience and love for his work.

R. Daren Wolfe is married to Kirsten Wolfe with one daughter, Sophia Elise. He enjoys spending as much time with his family in the great outdoors as possible.