Santa

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Lancing; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across all brands (33%)

Christmas shopping discounts

Job summary

Mitchells & Butler PLC is seeking a lively Santa for Harvester in Lancing. You’ll spread festive cheer, greet families in the grotto, deliver gifts and help create treasured memories with your jolly personality and a warm, welcoming presence.

This part-time, permanent role requires cheerful presentation, patience with children and families, and readiness to pose for photos. DBS checks may be conducted as part of recruitment to ensure a safe, fun experience for all guests.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about creating memorable experiences.
• Have a happy and cheerful personality (it’s the most wonderful time of year after all)!
• Always be polite and well mannered.
• Be a great interactor with families and children.
• Always take pride in your presentation.

Responsibilities

• Be fully suited, booted and seated in the grotto ready to greet children with your festive cheer.
• Deliver the gifts from Santa with a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
• Always be happy to be in a photo.
• Add liberal sprinkle of “ho..ho..ho..Merry Christmas!” throughout the day.

Skills

Cheerful personality

Excellent interpersonal skills

Presentation and grooming

Guest interaction with families

Job description

Due to the nature of this job role we will carry out relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.

As Santa atthe Britannia - Harvesteryou will spread festive cheer and create memories families treasure forever. You’ll bring the magic to Breakfast with Santa, delivering gifts and putting smiles on faces with your joyous personality.

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a festive feast at Browns, we’ve got you covered.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Shopping discounts to help towards your Christmas shopping.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SANTA YOU'LL...

• Be fully suited, booted and seated in the grotto ready to greet children with your festive cheer.
• Deliver the gifts from Santa with a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
• Always be happy to be in a photo.
• Add liberal sprinkle of “ho..ho..ho..Merry Christmas!” throughout the day.

WHAT DO I NEED?

Santa has quite the reputation to uphold. You’ll...

• Be passionate about creating memorable experiences.
• Have a happy and cheerful personality (it’s the most wonderful time of year after all)!
• Always be polite and well mannered.
• Be a great interactor with families and children.
• Always take pride in your presentation.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued,

able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Santa

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC Salary: Competitive Salary Hours: Part-time Location: Lancing, BN15 9DP Job type: Permanent Posting date: 19 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Due to the nature of this job role we will carry out relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.

As Santa atthe Britannia - Harvesteryou will spread festive cheer and create memories families treasure forever. You’ll bring the magic to Breakfast with Santa, delivering gifts and putting smiles on faces with your joyous personality.

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a festive feast at Browns, we’ve got you covered.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Shopping discounts to help towards your Christmas shopping.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SANTA YOU'LL...

• Be fully suited, booted and seated in the grotto ready to greet children with your festive cheer.
• Deliver the gifts from Santa with a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
• Always be happy to be in a photo.
• Add liberal sprinkle of “ho..ho..ho..Merry Christmas!” throughout the day.

WHAT DO I NEED?

Santa has quite the reputation to uphold. You’ll...

• Be passionate about creating memorable experiences.
• Have an happy and cheerful personality (it’s the most wonderful time of year after all)!
• Always be polite and well mannered.
• Be a great interactor with families and children.
• Always take pride in your presentation.

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued,

able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make

every guest feel truly welcome.