Part-Time

Store Floor Lead

Posted on 11/8/2025

Sur La Table

Sur La Table

1,001-5,000 employees

Premium kitchenware retailer with classes

No salary listed

McLean, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
  • 1 year of retail management experience, preferably in a specialty or culinary retail environment.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the sales floor and oversee daily store operations as Manager on Duty (MOD).
  • Provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to elevate performance and team engagement. Communicate performance issues directly to the General Manager/Store Manager.
  • Support onboarding, training, and development of new associates.
  • 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.
  • Support the achievement of store sales goals through effective customer engagement and team motivation.
  • Maximize selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and offering relevant solutions.
  • 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.
  • Direct employees to ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels and that the selling floor is adequately stocked and merchandised in accordance with visual standards.
  • Complete inventory transactions including, but not limited to, receiving, MOS (Mark Out of Stock), and RARs (Return Authorization Requests).
  • Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.
  • Model and ensure all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to associates, maintained and consistently followed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.
  • 1 year of retail management experience, preferably in a specialty or culinary retail environment.

Sur La Table sells premium cookware, dinnerware, cutlery, kitchen electrics, and bakeware through brick-and-mortar stores and an online platform, and it also runs one of the largest cooking-class programs in the United States. Customers browse and purchase products online or in stores, while hands-on cooking classes teach techniques from basic to specialized cuisines; SLT Perks rewards purchases with points, and affiliate partners earn commissions. The business combines a wide range of premium kitchen goods with a large, active education program and a loyalty scheme accessible in-store and online, setting it apart from retailers that sell gear or offer classes alone. Its goal is to be the go-to destination for premium kitchen products and culinary learning, building a community of home cooks and professionals through products, classes, loyalty, and partnerships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hopkins, Minnesota

Founded

1972

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Walmart GoLocal partnership enables nationwide same-day delivery.
  • Seattle Coffee Gear acquisition expands into coffee equipment market.
  • Culinary Journeys boost loyalty with immersive high-end experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Williams-Sonoma dominates premium cookware with superior e-commerce.
  • Store closures like Dallas and SouthPark shrink physical footprint.
  • Amazon Basics undercuts premium pricing with Prime delivery.

What makes Sur La Table unique

  • Offers largest U.S. cooking class program in 80+ stores.
  • Launched Culinary Journeys trips to France in fall 2024.
  • Acquired Seattle Coffee Gear on March 3, 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Company News

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Sur La Table set to re-open at Smith Haven Mall in June

Sur La Table shut down its Smith Haven store in 2020 when its parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

CoffeeTalk
Mar 5th, 2025
Sur La Table Acquires Seattle Coffee Gear

Sur La Table has acquired Seattle Coffee Gear, a Washington-based coffee equipment retailer founded in 2005. This acquisition will enable Sur La Table to expand its offerings and engage with the coffee community more effectively, enhancing the shopping experience and providing Seattle Coffee Gear's customers with a broader national retail presence.

CityBiz
Mar 4th, 2025
Sur La Table, Announces Asset Purchase of Seattle Coffee Gear

SEATTLE, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Sur La Table, a nationwide specialty retailer of cookware, kitchen electrics, and bakeware, today announced the acquisition of Seattle Coffee Gear, a Washington state-based coffee equipment retailer, in an asset purchase.

WFAA
Jan 13th, 2025
This prominent cookware retailer, known for its popular cooking classes, is closing one of its longstanding Dallas locations this month

DALLAS - Sur La Table, a Seattle-based retailer that specializes in cookware and kitchen tool sales and also offers popular cooking classes, is closing its Dallas location on Cole Avenue near Knox Street later this month.

The Charlotte Ledger
Jan 4th, 2025
Sur La Table to close at SouthPark Mall

Sur La Table to close at SouthPark Mall.

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