Full-Time

Store Manager

Sur La Table

Updated on 6/24/2026

CSC Generation

CSC Generation

201-500 employees

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

Compensation Overview

$68.6k/yr

Palo Alto, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 SOPs are communicated effectively to associates, maintained and consistently followed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems.

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

Merrillville, Indiana

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Backcountry from TSG Consumer Partners, expanding outdoor brands.
  • Plans generative AI in Amazon Connect for agent suggestions and authentication.
  • Abnormal Security prevents vendor fraud across Sur La Table and Z Gallerie.

What critics are saying

  • Backcountry integration fails profitability due to legacy systems in 6-12 months.
  • Overleveraged acquisitions trigger Thrasio-style liquidity crisis in 12-24 months.
  • Marquee Brands erodes market share in Z Gallerie via superior marketing.

What makes CSC Generation unique

  • CSC acquires overlooked retail brands like Sur La Table from bankruptcy.
  • Proprietary SnapBPO AI software cuts order inquiry handle time under one minute.
  • Unlocks legacy customer data by migrating to AWS for growth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Company News

The Salt Lake Tribune
Sep 10th, 2024
Backcountry.com, once the outdoor industry's 'cool brand,' sells to investment firm

Backcountry.com, the Utah outdoor brand known for its goat logo and semi-annual sales at its West Valley City warehouse, has sold to investment firm CSG Generation, according to a report from Pulse Ratings, Inc.

PR Newswire
Sep 10th, 2024
CSC Generation Enterprise Acquires Backcountry, Expanding Its Portfolio of Consumer-Centric Brands

CSC Generation Enterprise acquires Backcountry, expanding its portfolio of consumer-centric brands.

SGB Online
Sep 10th, 2024
EXEC: Backcountry Sold as TSG Closes Deal with CSC Generation Enterprise

CSC acquired the company from TSG Consumer Partners, which acquired the business in July 2015.

BGM
Dec 6th, 2023
Is your business underestimating the value of older workers?

In October, global employment nonprofit Generation, in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), released a report entitled The Midcareer Opportunity: Meeting the Challenges of an Ageing Workforce.

The Business Journals
Jan 25th, 2023
BrandX, owner of Boston Store name, brings back BonTon brand online

CSC Generation had purchased the intellectual property through The Bon-Ton Stores Inc.’s bankruptcy proceedings.