Fortunate to work with great crew of sales associates but corporate management was a disaster. - Sales Associate Sur La Table Employee Review

2.0
Aug 10, 2011
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Pros

Discount was fair and good opportunities to earn/win high quality cookware and kinves. Great customers by and large. In he store where I worked colleagues were very supportive and everyone shared expertise. Apparently that is not a universal dynamic in the chain.

Cons

incredibly aloof and distant corporate management that seemed to have no idea what went on in stores on daily basis. No appreciation for good performance; no ability to provide senior management with feedback on stupid products, or store operations. Very retaliatory atmosphere from senior management. Constant criticisms from district manager.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

- Very fun work - Get to work with professional chefs - You will actually learn more about cooking in this position than you will taking the classes - Employee discounts

Cons

- Low pay with no opportunity for advancement, not a career path - Sometimes kitchen is understaffed, putting a lot of pressure on you

1.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

I gained lots of knowledge & was inspired to cook.

Cons

What was once a fun job, became chaotic & sad!

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