CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

Assistant Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoca Raton, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
Have 1–2 years of retail management experience, preferably in a specialty or culinary retail environment.
Have a proven track record of achieving sales and motivating high-performing sales teams while meeting operational goals.
Have strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
Have communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Have a passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems is preferred.
Be able to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
Be able to stand for up to five hours at a time; move about the store to coach and direct associates, sell to customers, and retrieve merchandise; and reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise.
Be able to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and ascend and descend ladders to retrieve or move merchandise.
Be able to operate a computer, point-of-sale system, keyboards, merchandise scanners, and a mouse.
Be available for workweeks of 36–40 hours, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Support recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a high-performing team to meet the business needs of culinary and retail operations.
Coach and provide feedback to team members to help ensure an outstanding customer experience.
Assist with development plans that support individual and team growth.
Represent the brand and culture by creating memorable, educational customer experiences that inspire repeat visits and loyalty.
Maintain product expertise by staying current on products, engaging in available training, and independently seeking additional resources.
Lead a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture to ensure exceptional customer experiences.
Address customer concerns and resolve issues promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
Partner with the General or Store Manager to develop and implement strategies, including merchandising, marketing, and customer engagement, to exceed sales and financial goals across culinary and retail operations.
Analyze daily performance metrics, apply insights to drive results, and lead team follow-ups to ensure execution.
Meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to store revenue; performance is measured by individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates.
Assist with daily store operations and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and ensure proper product merchandising.
Ensure store safety and cleanliness and address maintenance needs promptly.
Assist with maintaining accurate and complete associate records, including time and attendance data, food safety certifications, and personal information.
Follow applicable wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked according to company policy.
Model and ensure that company policies and standard operating procedures are communicated to associates, maintained, and consistently followed.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems.

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 an Assistant Store Manager at Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the store by assisting a high-performing retail team that inspires customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. The Assistant Store Manager helps cultivate a positive store culture focused on #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

·Supports the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a high-performing team to meet the business needs of both culinary and retail.

·Provide coaching and feedback to ensure team members deliver outstanding customer experience.

·Assist in 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

·Partners with the General/Store Manager in developing and implementing strategies, including effective merchandising, marketing, and customer engagement, to exceed sales and financial goals across culinary and retail operations.

·Analyze daily performance metrics, apply insights to drive results, and lead follow-ups with the team to ensure execution.

·Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates.

Operations & Compliance

·Assist with 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.

·Assist with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of associate 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 ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise.

·Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work.

·Workweeks are expected to be between 36 and 40 hours with the ability to have a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

·Regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications & Experience

·Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.

·1-2 years of retail management experience, preferably in a specialty or culinary retail environment.

·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.

This job description represents a summary of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].

About the Company

CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

CSC Generation acquires underperforming retail brands and grows them into profitable ventures by integrating them into its shared operating platform. It operates across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale, leveraging technology, skilled staff, efficient processes, and scalable operations to optimize product sourcing, marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience. Its portfolio includes brands like DirectBuy, One Kings Lane, Sur La Table, Touch of Modern, and Cherry Man Industries, collectively offering over 325,000 products and attracting about 10 million monthly page views. The company differentiates itself by targeting “unsexy” opportunities others overlook and by applying its centralized platform to turn around and scale these brands into sustainable revenue generators. Its goal is steady growth and profitability by transforming underperforming brands into thriving parts of its portfolio, serving a wide range of consumers and business clients.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series E
Total funding: $107.6M
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2016

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