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ABOUT OSTERIA ELIO VOLPE
Osteria Elio Volpe is a bright, coastal-inspired osteria in the heart of Cambie Village, opened in Spring 2024. Housed in a former mechanic’s shop, the space has been transformed into an open, sun-soaked dining room with a lively wraparound bar and a warm, easygoing energy. Drawing inspiration from southern Italy’s coasts and islands, Elio brings together bold flavours, fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients, and a spirited approach to Italian hospitality.
As the latest addition to Banda Volpi — the acclaimed restaurant group behind Savio Volpe, La Tana, and Pepino’s Spaghetti House — Elio is part of a team recognized for creating some of Canada’s most well-regarded dining experiences. Banda Volpi (meaning “gang of foxes”) has earned a national reputation, celebrated for emphasizing thoughtful cuisine, warm hospitality, and exceptional service. The group has received numerous accolades, including Michelin recommendations, a variety of Vancouver Magazine awards, Gold at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and placements on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants.
We’re looking for a full-time Lead Host to join our front-of-house team — someone who leads with professionalism, calm, and warmth, and who takes genuine pride in creating thoughtful, memorable guest experiences. From managing the reservation book to setting the tone at the door, the Lead Host plays a key role in ensuring a seamless flow of service and a welcoming environment for guests and team members alike.
This is an opportunity to grow with one of the nation’s most renowned restaurant groups, with mentorship and support across all Banda locations. If you’re passionate about Italian cuisine and hospitality, and ready to help shape the energy of a new and exciting restaurant, we’d love to meet 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.
POSITION: LEAD HOST (FULL-TIME):
The Lead Host is the first and last point of contact for our guests and plays a key role in shaping the flow of the dining room and the warmth of the guest experience. This is a leadership role within the host team, responsible for mentoring and supporting hosts, managing reservations and communications, and ensuring a thoughtful, seamless experience from booking to departure. During service, the Lead Host balances high-volume turns with guest comfort, working closely with management and the floor team to deliver the exceptional hospitality Elio is known for.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
LEAD AND SUPPORT THE HOST TEAM
Located in Cambie Village in a building with a sense of character and history — Osteria Elio Volpe was previously a mechanic’s shop — the 4,200 square foot space features 115 seats, an expansive open-air dining room, and focal bar with wrap-around seating. An intimate and social space for occasions both celebratory and casual.
Elio Volpe, our namesake fox, is young, carefree and curious; similarly, Elio’s home is irreverent, playful and beautifully exemplifies the best of Italian hospitality with a distinctly sunny disposition.
Taking cues from Italy’s storied south, with its famed coasts and islands, rich history, and relaxed lifestyle, Elio Volpe celebrates the best ingredients from the Pacific Northwest as inspired by il mezzogiorno, the ancient seafaring term for the wind from the south, now colloquially used to describe that part of the country.
Above all else, Elio celebrates liveliness, warmth, a lust for life, and a deep love of food.
Located in Cambie Village in a building with a sense of character and history — Osteria Elio Volpe was previously a mechanic’s shop — the 4,200 square foot space features 115 seats, an expansive open-air dining room, and focal bar with wrap-around seating. An intimate and social space for occasions both celebratory and casual.
Elio Volpe, our namesake fox, is young, carefree and curious; similarly, Elio’s home is irreverent, playful and beautifully exemplifies the best of Italian hospitality with a distinctly sunny disposition.
Taking cues from Italy’s storied south, with its famed coasts and islands, rich history, and relaxed lifestyle, Elio Volpe celebrates the best ingredients from the Pacific Northwest as inspired by il mezzogiorno, the ancient seafaring term for the wind from the south, now colloquially used to describe that part of the country.
Above all else, Elio celebrates liveliness, warmth, a lust for life, and a deep love of food.
