I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Sur La Table in Mar 2012
Interview
the interview is a DM and a store manager in a room with you asking questions about why you would fit into the culture and what you are passionate about when it comes to working for sur la table
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sur La Table (New York, NY) in Apr 2011
Interview
Pretty standard interview process.
They are looking for people who can think on their feet.
Lot's of questions about what you cook or like to eat.
Most questions focussed on managing people and what you would do in certain situations.
It's important to demonstrate that you are more than just a task master, and you have aspirations to do more.