Does Sur La Table pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sur La Table employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sur La Table. This rating has improved by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sur La Table?

41% of Sur La Table employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sur La Table 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sur La Table?

Sales Associate (193) , Kitchen Assistant (102) , Floor Lead (38) , Retail Sales Associate (31) , Store Manager (31) , Assistant Manager (30) , Chef Instructor (27) , Resident Chef (26) , General Manager (22) , Manager (18) , Assistant Store Manager (14) , Seasonal Sales Associate (12) , Culinary Instructor (11) , Assistant Resident Chef (9) , Culinary Lead (8)

What are the pros of working at Sur La Table according to real employee reviews?

"The job itself was fun and the people were great" ((in 77 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a solid company." ((in 39 reviews)); "Flexible hours and fun to work for" ((in 29 reviews)); "Only the discount & mostly friendly staff." ((in 27 reviews)); "Free/discounted cooking classes" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sur La Table according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay (the last raise they gave me a whopping sixty cents more)." ((in 114 reviews)); "Good managers can't last long." ((in 44 reviews)); "There is absolutely no training other than being able to download the employee handbook during the application process." ((in 39 reviews)); "Weak upper management and low pay" ((in 37 reviews)); "Floor lead positions and below are only part time with no benefits or major incentive beyond the store discount." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sur La Table layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sur La Table layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sur La Table in 2026.

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Sur La Table reviews

3.1

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,058 total reviews)

Jason Goldberger

46% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Compensation and benefits

Sur La Table has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,058 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sur La Table employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Mar 8, 2017

Sales Associate for 8 months including the crazy holiday season

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employee discount is great. The chefs are great and many of the staff are a joy to be around.

Cons

The turnover rate is high because everyone there is already looking for a way out. There's no commission even on high-end item sales and pay is too low to make dealing with the entitled customers worth working there more than a year. It was difficult to handle because the La Jolla store is consistently understaffed.

3.0

Sep 8, 2016

A Bit Hectic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent employee discount, but it only works for you and your spouse/partner. The sales associates are great people and are willing to share their knowledge if you're willing to take the time. If you enjoy cooking and baking, working here will really foster your passion and probably improve your talent!

Cons

Sometimes the customers can be jerks. I worked at the same location for 3 years, but felt there was little opportunity for advancement. Very little formal training.

3.0

Jul 16, 2016

Corporate doesn't have a clue

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees are great. It really feels like family. The 40% discount is awesome. The customer service is top notch, much better than the competitors.

Cons

There isn't a training program per se. Your first couple days of work you do receive some light training. But then it seems you're forgotten about. You have to learn as you go because payroll is ALWAYS tight and you are probably only working two days a week on average. Store manager does not care about the staff. Treats them like children. Does not trust them at all.

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