Buyout employee exodus - Manager Sur La Table Employee Review

1.0
Mar 4, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Headquarters no longer in awful Seattle location.

Cons

Anyone good that worked at the former headquarters bailed, the mediocre or poor performers stayed to join the new company, which is even worse.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I gained lots of knowledge & was inspired to cook.

Cons

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

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