General Manager; Sur La Table

Position Overview

With over 59 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US,
Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team to meet the business needs of both culinary and retail.
• Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations and uphold a positive team culture.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and create development plans to support individual and team growth.

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Maintain expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
• Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture.
• Address customer concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.

• Develop and implement strategies, including effective merchandising, marketing, and customer engagement, to exceed sales and financial goals across culinary and retail operations.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics daily to identify opportunities and optimize store performance.
• Consistently meet or exceed culinary and retail goals by delivering exceptional classes and customer experiences that drive engagement and sales.

• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and ensure proper product merchandising.
• Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of associates’ records, including time, attendance, and certifications.
• Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked.
• Model and ensure all Sur La Table policies and SOPs are communicated effectively to associates and consistently followed.

• Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
• Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Ability to move about the store, coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.
• Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise.
• Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise.
• Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners, and mouse.
• Workweeks expected to be between 46 and 48 hours with flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• 3+ years of retail management experience, preferably in a specialty or culinary retail environment.
• Current Food Manager Certification, or ability to acquire certification as needed.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and motivating high performing sales teams while meeting operational goals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and retain a high performing team.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. TheCSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.