Sales ahead of personnel. - Sales Associate Sur La Table Employee Review

3.0
Jun 19, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Great discount. Managers are fun and easy to get along with. Never a boring day. Meet interesting people.

Cons

They base their entire payroll budget on sales goals that don't account for a lack of foot traffic or changing neighborhoods. They gamble with the budget and hourly employees pay for it in huge cuts and reductions. They have a lot of turn over because who can live paycheck to paycheck with 10 hours a week?

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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
Recommend
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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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