Assistant Store Manager

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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.

• Sales & Business Performance

• Partner 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.
• Model and ensure 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.