Jason Shelley started his journey with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) in 2004 as a middle station line cook at Mitchell’s Ocean Club, the original Columbus, OH restaurant that inspired Ocean Prime. Now, 21 years later, Shelley has been promoted to Ocean Prime Corporate Chef.
Working in the hospitality industry since his college days at The Ohio State University, Shelley brings over two decades of deep expertise to his new role. Throughout his time with CMR, Shelley has led the kitchens of Ocean Prime from coast-to-coast, bringing his unique perspective, passion for cooking and commitment to authenticity to CMR kitchens across the nation and playing a pivotal role in helping the concept evolve from a Pan-Asian eatery to the dynamic seafood and steakhouse destination guests enjoy today.