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surlatable.comAbout jobs at Sur La Table
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Sur La Table give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
80% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Sur La Table do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 42% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Sur La Table worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
58% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Sur La Table workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Sur La Table managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Workplace
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Sur La Table get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Sur La Table enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Sur La Table recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Sur La Table?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Sur La Table?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 73% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Sur La Table’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Sur La Table is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
Sur La Table job reviews
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Best thing
I do what I love.
Worst thing
The pay
Employee at Sur La Table, June 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 12 Sur La Table employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 12 Sur La Table employees