Santa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across all brands

Fun, sociable environment

Christmas shopping discounts

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in Orpington is seeking a Santa for The Black Horse. You will spread festive cheer, greet families, deliver gifts and pose for photos during Breakfast with Santa and seasonal events at Ember Inns.

This part-time, permanent role runs through the Christmas period. DBS checks will be carried out as part of recruitment. You’ll join a team that values fun, friendly service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for 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

Passionate

Cheerful

Polite

Interacting with families

Presentation

Tools

Photography

Job description

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

Santa

As Santa at the Black Horseyou 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, 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

every guest feel truly welcome.

Company: Mitchells & Butlers PLC

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: Part-time

Location: Orpington, BR6 8NW

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 31 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 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 at the Black Horseyou 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 Ember Inns, a local to be proud of. Think, traditional pub grub, roaring fires and real ales set at the heart of the community. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, 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

every guest feel truly welcome.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.