Simple and fun, but drawbacks.. - Anonymous employee Sur La Table Employee Review

3.0
Aug 2, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Good Discount -Slow during nonholiday weekdays -Good pay for workload - Some productive and nice coworkers/managers -Mostly relaxed environment and with the right shift/people you will forget your even working (but still be productive) - Free/discounted cooking classes Great discount or mech and classes, usually relaxed environment with little repercussion if you only do the bare minimum. The leads are young and a little unseasoned (other was older and nice but little work ethic), but they're refreshing compared to the inadequate and uncaring managers with their good attitude and work ethic. Enjoy most days except when I have to work with one of the top two when they arent in a good mood. Would recommend a friend to work here...with hope the top improves.

Cons

-Schedule a nightmare -Crapshoot for whether you have to work a lot. Sometimes you'll be drained with lots of hours/demanding managers or you'll get no hours/work with a manager who doesn't care -Worthless or Rude coworkers/managers -Certain managers play favorites for hours/quality shifts/zoning -Early morning stock schedule possibility -Only negative reinforcement from SM -Chefs don't seem to helpful

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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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