Santa Grotto Host: Warmth, Wonder & Festive Cheer

Dobbies Garden Centres; Perth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Store-wide employee discounts

50% off in our Restaurants

25% off in the Garden Centre

10% off in our food halls

Wagestream access

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy

Job summary

We are seeking a festive Santa for Dobbies Garden Centres in the UK to bring magic to families visiting the grotto and events such as Santa's Breakfasts and Santa Paws. You will greet guests, listen to wish lists, pose for photos and hand out gifts with warmth.

Ideal candidates are warm, patient, and great storytellers. Previous experience is a bonus, but not essential; full training is provided and you will be in costume each shift, contributing to a magical, inclusive Christmas experience for

Qualifications

• PVG/Disclosure Scotland completed and evidenced before start date
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to attend a short induction/training session before grotto opens

Responsibilities

• Bringing Christmas to life for every family who visits the grotto: greeting children and their families, listening to Christmas wish lists, posing for photos, and handing out gifts with warmth and festive spirit.
• Hosting our enchanting Santa's Breakfasts: welcoming families to magical mornings full of laughter and storytelling, turning breakfast at Dobbies into an unforgettable festive experience.
• Acting as our ambassador of festive cheer at Santa Paws: bringing twinkling smiles to children, adults and four-legged friends alike.
• Delivering a truly inclusive grotto experience: with training and support from your fellow Santas and Elves, adapting your approach to each visitor's individual needs and preferences.

Job description

We are seeking a festive Santa for Dobbies Garden Centres in the UK to bring magic to families visiting the grotto and events such as Santa's Breakfasts and Santa Paws. You will greet guests, listen to wish lists, pose for photos and hand out gifts with warmth.

Ideal candidates are warm, patient, and great storytellers. Previous experience is a bonus, but not essential; full training is provided and you will be in costume each shift, contributing to a magical, inclusive Christmas experience for