Store Manager (Sur La Table)

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.

Responsibilities

Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team; 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; Represent Sur La Table's brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences; Maintain expertise by staying current on products, engaging in training, and seeking additional resources; Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture; Address customer concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner; Develop and implement strategies to exceed sales and financial goals; Monitor and analyze key performance metrics daily to identify opportunities and optimize store performance; Consistently meet or exceed culinary and retail goals; Oversee daily store operations ensuring compliance with company policies; Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and ensure proper product merchandising; Ensure store safety and cleanliness; Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee records; Adhere to wage and hour laws; Ensure Sur La Table policies and SOPs are communicated and followed

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; 3+ years of retail management experience; 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; 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; 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 expected to be between 46 and 48 hours with the ability to have a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Regular and predictable attendance

Nice to have

Specialty or culinary retail environment; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems