Enchanting Santa Host: Grotto & Breakfast Cheer Leader

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd.; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount

Wagestream

Retail Trust

Dobbies Academy

Annual leave

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. is seeking a warm, festive Santa to greet families in our grotto, listen to wish lists, pose for photos and hand out gifts with holiday charm. You’ll also host Santa’s Breakfasts and participate in Santa Paws events, ensuring an inclusive, magical experience for all visitors.

DBS check is required; full costume is provided and training is included. Hourly pay ranges from £17 to £20, with potential for permanent opportunities depending on December/January rosters.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication with families.
• Warm, festive presence and ability to engage children.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work shifts in costume.

Responsibilities

• Greet families and visitors in the grotto, listen to wish lists, pose for photos, and hand out gifts.
• Host Santa’s Breakfasts, welcoming families and creating a magical morning experience.
• Support Santa Paws events, spreading festive cheer to children, adults and pets.
• Provide an inclusive grotto experience with training and support from fellow Santas and Elves.

Skills

Storytelling

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. is seeking a warm, festive Santa to greet families in our grotto, listen to wish lists, pose for photos and hand out gifts with holiday charm. You’ll also host Santa’s Breakfasts and participate in Santa Paws events, ensuring an inclusive, magical experience for all visitors.

DBS check is required; full costume is provided and training is included. Hourly pay ranges from £17 to £20, with potential for permanent opportunities depending on December/January rosters.