Company Description Il Corvo Italian is a neighborhood-focused restaurant in North Vancouver BC, offering classic and modern Italian dishes in a welcoming, contemporary setting. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients and handcrafted pasta, with a commitment to consistent quality and flavor. Team members collaborate closely to deliver memorable dining experiences and attentive service. The restaurant values professionalism, creativity, and respect in the workplace, providing opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive culinary environment.

Role Description The Sous Chef is a full-time, based in North Vancouver, BC, with primary responsibilities on-site in the kitchen and some flexibility for off-site planning and administrative tasks. The person in this role supports the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, line management, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Day-to-day tasks include supervising kitchen staff, assisting with menu development, managing inventory, and ensuring proper food safety and sanitation practices. The Sous Chef helps train team members, coordinates service during busy periods, and collaborates on specials and seasonal offerings. This role also involves occasional scheduling, ordering,



and recipe documentation that can be completed from home, while maintaining strong communication with the wider restaurant team.

Qualifications

- Professional culinary training or equivalent experience in a restaurant kitchen, ideally with a focus on Italian or Mediterranean cuisine.
- Proven experience in a leadership role such as Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or similar, including supervising and mentoring kitchen staff.
- Solid skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, plating, and consistency in execution during high-volume service.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen health regulations, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Ability to manage inventory, assist with ordering, and reduce waste through efficient prep and portion control.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with front-of-house staff and support a positive work culture.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment, completing some planning, documentation, and administrative tasks from home when appropriate.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
- Food safety certification and additional culinary qualifications are considered an asset.

📌 Sous Chef (North Vancouver)
🏢 Il corvo italian
📍 North Vancouver