Moxie — Legacy Village Lyndhurst, Ohio Moxie is seeking a talented, driven, and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Legacy Village. We are looking for a hands-on kitchen leader who is passionate about exceptional food, high-quality ingredients, and developing a strong team. Our Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to ensure consistent execution, maintain high standards, and create an environment where our team can thrive. What You'll Do Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation and leadership of the kitchen. Lead and motivate the culinary team during service while maintaining a professional, positive kitchen culture. Ensure consistent execution, presentation, quality, and timing of all menu items. Maintain Moxie's standards for steaks, seafood, sauces, sides, and other menu offerings. Monitor food quality, freshness, portion control, and proper food handling. Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and product organization. Help manage food and labor costs while minimizing waste. Train, coach, and develop cooks and other kitchen team members. Ensure proper preparation, organization, cleanliness, and sanitation throughout the kitchen. Follow and enforce all food-safety and sanitation procedures. Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings. Step into any station as needed and lead by example during busy services. Assist with scheduling and other administrative responsibilities as directed by the Executive Chef. What We're Looking For Previous Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong culinary leadership experience. Experience in a high-volume, upscale, or steakhouse environment preferred. Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Excellent understanding of meat preparation, seafood, sauces, and classic steakhouse cuisine. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to remain calm, organized, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency. Ability to train and hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive working environment. ServSafe certification is preferred. Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus, but equivalent professional experience will be considered. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience. Opportunity to work alongside an experienced culinary leadership team. A professional, high-energy environment with opportunities for growth. Employee dining benefits. Opportunities to contribute to menu development and culinary programming. A team-focused culture where your leadership and creativity are valued. The Ideal Candidate You are more than a great cook—you are a leader in the kitchen . You understand that exceptional restaurants are built on consistency, teamwork, preparation, and attention to detail. You take pride in developing people, maintaining high standards, and delivering an outstanding guest experience every night. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and be part of the team at Moxie , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and tell us why you're the right fit for Moxie.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Food provided Health insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Sous chef: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person