Doesn't feel like the minimum wage job that it is - Sales Associate Sur La Table Employee Review

4.0
Jan 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Fun and fast paced environment for those with a passion for food. Customers for the most part really appreciate the inviting vibe in the store and respectfully look to the sales associates for sage advice. This together with 40% employee discount make one forget that its a minimum wage job.

Cons

Store management constantly taking about daily revenue targets vs other stores, YoY, etc., etc. without ever talking about how or why part time staff should care or otherwise be motivated to contribute to increased revenues. POS, employee reporting, supply chain all antiquated, disjointed systems. Without rhyme or reason, popular items can quickly go out of stock and take forever to restock while other, less popular items are immediately restocked.

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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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