Senior Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
$70.0k–$77.0k per year
205 N. Orchard Ave, Ukiah, California, 95482, United States
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Uninterrupted breaks
About Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby is a retailer. They sell arts and crafts supplies, fabric, and DIY project materials.
Job description from Hobby Lobby
Looking for experienced retail store managers that foster teamwork in a fast-paced creative environment!
In addition to our excellent health benefits package, we also offer these perks:
- All Operational Leaders are promoted from within the company
- Stores only open to customers 66 hours per weeks and Closed on Sundays
- Access to the Hobby Lobby Chaplain Services Department
Job Description - Requirements
- Integrity
- Humility/Adaptability
- Motivational
- Consistent and Effective Communicator
- Organizer/Planner
- "Big Box" Store Management Experience
- Willing to Relocate
- Positive Role Models
- Mentors/Coaches/Teachers
- Hands on Leaders
- Decisive/Dependable/Detailed
- Owners of the business, they take Initiative
- Able to Deliver Daily Results/Execute Corporate Directives
- Team Players within their Store, District and Region
- Exceptional at delivering Great Customer Service
- Competitive Wages
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Benefits
- 401(k) Program with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Sick / Personal Pay (SPP)
- Employee Discount
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Holiday Pay
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (800)200-1494.
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
41% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Good
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does Hobby Lobby pay assistant managers when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
89% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Benefits
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Okay
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Hobby Lobby, are assistant managers’s sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
57% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Good
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Hobby Lobby affordable enough for assistant managers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
84% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do assistant managers get paid time off at Hobby Lobby?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
100% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do assistant managers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 55% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for assistant managers at Hobby Lobby to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it for assistant managers to get time off at Hobby Lobby?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
69% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Hobby Lobby managers change assistant managers schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
38% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it for assistant managers to take sick days at Hobby Lobby?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as assistant managers at Hobby Lobby good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for assistant managers to work at Hobby Lobby?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do assistant managers at Hobby Lobby recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do assistant managers get enough training when they start at Hobby Lobby?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do assistant managers get support to advance at Hobby Lobby?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 68% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do assistant managers think Hobby Lobby’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do assistant managers feel well informed about how Hobby Lobby is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Hobby Lobby employees say about their job
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Best thing
Number by boxes
Worst thing
Walking extreme
Distribution associate at Hobby Lobby, June 2025
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Best thing
The people i work with
Worst thing
understaffing
Cashier at Hobby Lobby, June 2025
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