Sur La Table Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sur La Table.
Sur La Table
Senior Manager
Manager Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
My recruiter screen was really good, they seemed genuinely interested in my background and how it fit the role. They asked specific questions directly related to the job, avoiding generic ones.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to complete a project under a tight deadline?
Sur La Table
Assistant Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Applied online, sent resume and cover letter. Store manager called 3 days later for a mini phone interview, and scheduled a face-to-face for 2 days later. The in-person lasted about 45 mins, mostly about past sales, management style, and what skills I bring. The next day, I had a 20-minute phone interview with the District Manager, again on sales performance and management skills. I got an email about a background check and was offered the job 5 days after that.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What item would you purchase from the store and how would you present it as a sale?
- Describe your efforts in fostering a sales-oriented atmosphere.
- How do you motivate your team members to be driven by sales?
Sur La Table
Assistant Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I went out to lunch with the District Manager and they asked me a bunch of questions about my job focus. They really pushed me to give certain answers but were pretty vague about the rest of the process. After lunch, they met with my store manager and hired me right then and there.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you a good candidate for this role?
Sur La Table Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sur La Table interview reports.
“What would you purchase with a $500 gift card?”
Read reports →“What is your favorite kitchen tool and why?”
Read reports →“What is your favorite food to cook?”
Read reports →“What is your most-loved dish to prepare?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your favorite kitchen utensil and the reason behind it.”
Read report →“How do you motivate your team members to be driven by sales?”
Read report →“How would you approach selling different types of items, such as bakeware and electronics?”
Read report →“What item would you purchase from the store and how would you present it as a sale?”
Read report →“Describe your efforts in fostering a sales-oriented atmosphere.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Sur La Table interview reports.