Charismatic Santa for Holiday Breakfast & Photo Ops

British Garden Centres; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Paid mileage

Paid travel time

Paid training

Weekly pay

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking a warm, jolly Santa Claus to enchant visiting families at our Christmas breakfast with Santa events. You will greet guests, listen to children's wishes, pose for photos and help create a magical experience.

Experience in drama or performing as Santa is desirable. The role is part-time with flexible weekend hours, paid training, and mileage reimbursement. Rate negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• A warm enthusiastic personality.
• The ability to laugh in a jolly way - HO HO HO
• Exceptional communication skills
• Outstanding customer service
• Have stage presence and showmanship
• Attention to detail
• Greet children and adults courteously, creating a magical and memorable visit
• Listen patiently to Christmas wishes, ask what they want, and maintain an authentic, warm persona
• Hand out seasonal presents and work alongside helper elves
• Maintain an open and friendly posture for family photo opportunities
• Naturally cheerful, kind, gentle, and enthusiastic about the Christmas spirit
• Ability to sit for long periods, interact dynamically, and remain upbeat during peak holiday hours
• Formal acting or customer care experience is helpful
• Bonus points if you look like the man himself!

Responsibilities

• Greet families and listen to children's wishes during the Santa experience.
• Pose for photos with Santa and accompany families at the breakfast and tea with Santa.
• Maintain the Santa image throughout all interactions and activities.
• Hand out seasonal presents and work alongside helper elves.
• Keep an open and friendly posture to support family photo opportunities.
• Remain upbeat and engaging during peak holiday hours.

Skills

Warm personality

Jolly persona

Excellent communication

Customer service

Stage presence

Attention to detail

Photo friendly

Patience with children

Presents distribution

Cheerful energy

Endurance

Acting experience

Look-alike bonus

Job description

British Garden Centres is seeking a warm, jolly Santa Claus to enchant visiting families at our Christmas breakfast with Santa events. You will greet guests, listen to children's wishes, pose for photos and help create a magical experience.

Experience in drama or performing as Santa is desirable. The role is part-time with flexible weekend hours, paid training, and mileage reimbursement. Rate negotiable based on experience.