Culinary Retail Store Leader — Inspire & Service

With over 58 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.

Position Overview

As a Store Manager at Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the store by leading a high-performing retail team that inspires customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. This position combines strategic business acumen with strong operational expertise to drive retail business performance while delivering #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

· Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team to meet the business needs.

· 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.

Customer Experience & Brand Representation

· Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.

· Maintains 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.

Sales & Business Performance

· Develop and implement strategies, including effective merchandising, marketing, and customer engagement, to exceed sales and financial goals across 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. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as second-class sign-ups, retail product sales, individual sales volume, average transaction value, customer conversion rates, and guest feedback through Google reviews.

Operations & Compliance

· 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.

· Maintains the accuracy and integrity of employee records, including but not limited to time and attendance data, food safety certifications, and personal information.

· Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy

· Models and ensures all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to associates, maintained and consistently followed.

Physical Requirements

· 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 from stockroom or sales floor.

· Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to ascend/descend…