Executive Chef Jason McCarthy of Rick Erwin’s West End Grille, born and raised in Greenville, S.C., graduated from Johnson and Wales in Charleston in 2002. Following graduation Jason worked in England at the De Vere Hotel. After returning to the United States he worked in Richmond, Virginia, at Chez Max under Alan Lecomte, French Master Chef.

With Jason’s past experience, he adds new and exciting creations of both traditional and contemporary dishes to the restaurant’s offerings.

Jason’s most recent accomplishment was helping Rick Erwin’s West End Grille achieve the recognition by Open Table as one of the Nation’s Top 50 Restaurants.