Osteria Elio Volpe is Hiring a New Pastry Chef

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Vancouver, BC | Elio Volpe is seeking a full time Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing team. As a Pastry Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of our kitchen, leading a team of passionate cooks, and helping to drive the growth and success of our pastry program.

Osteria Elio Volpe is the newest Banda Volpi addition to Vancouver’s dining scene, which features a bright, open dining room, a lively wraparound bar, and a warm, sun-soaked atmosphere inspired by the southern coasts and islands of Italy.

In the kitchen, Elio Volpe brings together bold southern Italian flavours with the best of Pacific Northwest ingredients. The menu is focused on freshness and simplicity — from handmade pastas and whole fish cooked over fire, to seasonal vegetables, coastal crudos, and deeply satisfying mains. Every dish is rooted in classic Italian technique, reimagined with energy and curiosity.

Elio Volpe is part of Banda Volpi — (meaning “gang of foxes”) a leading hospitality group in Vancouver that includes Osteria Savio Volpe, La Tana, and Pepino’s Spaghetti House. Widely recognized as one of Vancouver’s top restaurant groups, Banda Volpi restaurants have received numerous accolades, including Michelin recommendations, Vancouver Magazine’s Best Italian and Best New Restaurant, Gold at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and recognition on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants.

Joining our kitchen team means being part of a company that values excellence, collaboration, and craft — with opportunities to grow and evolve across all locations. We’re looking for passionate, hardworking cooks who are excited by fresh ingredients, disciplined technique, and the camaraderie of a high-functioning kitchen. If you’re driven to learn and love working in a place where food matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Culture Pillars:

We are driven by our Culture Pillars—the values that guide everything we do:

WE SHOW UP FOR EACH OTHER. We value our associates and strive to build trust, communication, and empowerment.
WE CREATE AND GROW. We expand our knowledge and push our boundaries to build a culture defined by creativity, innovation and collaborative growth.
WE ARE GUEST OBSESSED. We welcome everyone as if they are guests in our own home, placing guests at the forefront of everything we do. Hospitality is in our DNA.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Menu Development: Curate and execute creative, seasonal pastry menus in line with each restaurant’s unique culinary identity.
Inspire & Manage Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop the pastry team, conducting regular training and performance reviews to ensure top-tier execution.
Ensure Quality: Maintain the highest standards of pastry quality, consistency, and presentation. Conduct tastings and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Optimize Operations: Oversee inventory management, collaborate with suppliers, control costs, and implement streamlined workflows.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, conducting ongoing safety training for the pastry team.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and manage a team
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, including inventory management, food costing, and quality control
Ability to handle the pressures of a busy kitchen while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude
A passion for Italian cuisine and an understanding of regional Italian cooking techniques
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams

Compensation & Benefits:

$45,000 – $55,000 yearly + gratuities
Benefits program
Daily staff meal
Staff recognition program
Staff milestones
Staff discounted dining
Opportunities for career growth and development in a high-energy, supportive environment