Job Summary
Head Chef – Lebnani, lead the Kitchen at One of Surrey’s Most Established Independent Restaurants
We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Lebnani, our Lebanese restaurant in Reigate.
Lebnani has been trading for over six years on a busy high street, with strong all-day trade, a loyal local following, and a fully established kitchen team already in place. This is a stable, well-run operation, we’re now looking for a strong leader to bring structure, consistency, and direction.
The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday, offering all-day dining across lunch and dinner.
About Lebnani
Lebnani is an independent Lebanese restaurant known for authentic classics, seasonal specials, and warm hospitality. Recent highlights include:
- AA Rosette awarded (2025)
- Best Middle Eastern Restaurant – Be Inclusive Hospitality (2025)
- Muddy Stilettos Surrey Winner – Best Casual Restaurant (2021 & 2024)
- Lebnani: Authentic Lebanese Classics cookbook published in March 2026
The Role
As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen and lead the team through busy all-day service.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading a high-volume kitchen operation
- Maintaining consistency, quality, and pace across service
- Managing food cost, labour, ordering, stock, and waste
- Training and developing the kitchen team
- Working closely with the General Manager
- Ensuring high standards of hygiene, health & safety, and compliance
- Supporting menu development and seasonal specials
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Head Chef, or strong Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good commercial understanding of GP, labour, stock, and waste control
- Calm, hands-on approach under pressure
- Strong focus on consistency and standards
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Established, fully staffed kitchen
- Strong weekly trade and stable operations
- Creative input into menus
- Supportive ownership team
- Closed Sundays and Mondays
This is a great opportunity to join a successful, established restaurant and take ownership of a well-run kitchen with strong foundations.
Apply today to find out more.
Pay: £39,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Experience:
- Chef: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
