Missed Opportunities - Anonymous employee Sur La Table Employee Review

4.0
Sep 7, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great employee discount Customers genuinely want to purchase products Cooking classes are fun and interactive Empowered to do whatever it takes to ensure customer satisfaction.

Cons

The pay for anyone other than management is insulting. It never feels like there is enough coverage or hours in the day to complete the tasks that need to be completed. It feels like corporate is out of touch with what is happening at the store level, and that nothing is totally planned and the ought through before it is rolled out to stores. Sales associates are expected to have a totally open availability for almost minimum wage, and management isn't very flexible with scheduling.

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5.0
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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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