Pays the bills. - Anonymous employee Sur La Table Employee Review

3.0
Apr 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, 401k, mostly friendly coworkers, laid-back atmosphere, free coffee, discount, occasional sales incentives

Cons

Lack of organization within the company, no punishment for poor behavior, high turnover rate, merchandising not as attractive as competitor stores, customer horror stories

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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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