Compensation is an Embarrassment - Chef Instructor Sur La Table Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great clients, and co-workers. The teaching environment is fun.

Cons

Expect a degree plus extensive experience, yet pay barely above minimum wage. Competing provider of culinary classes (PCC) pays DOUBLE per hour.

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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
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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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