I went to work at Sur la Table because I believed the hype - silly me. - Chef Instructor Sur La Table Employee Review

1.0
22 Oct 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The employee discount program is good.

Cons

There's no incentive for any one to stay. There's no recognition of aptitude and hard work. The whole mangement structure is based on the "Peter Principle", which leads to mediocrity. Consequently, there is a revolving door for anyone with brains or skills; unwanted traits at Sur la Table. Then to add insult to injury the revolving door "whacks" you as you're squeezed out.

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5.0
21 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a good job for benefits and teaching experience

Cons

Don’t have autonomy over cancelling classes

2.0
31 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Staff was friendly and willing to help through the hiring and training process, and tasks were shared evenly

Cons

Management implements rules that harm the flow of sales and make for terrible checkout lines. Scheduling was always done last minute and it was impossible have a stable work schedule due to last minute changes and no stable scheduling duties for managers

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