Growing company, maybe too fast for corporate - Kitchen Assistant Sur La Table Employee Review

3.0
14 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good discount, learn a lot of skills on the job, lots of good work experience that will come in useful if you want to apply anywhere as a prep/line cook.

Cons

Orders that come from corporate sometimes seem out of touch. Management sometimes too fixated on "making the numbers", not willing to spend money to make money/listen to employee suggestions. A lot of product training/education is left to employees to "figure it out". High turnover, so it seems like there are always new employees to be trained. Very little team-building or focus on employee satisfaction. No opportunities for advancement. Pay is minimum.

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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

1.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I gained lots of knowledge & was inspired to cook.

Cons

What was once a fun job, became chaotic & sad!

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