Seasonal Santa Experience Host — Grotto & Breakfast

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

50% restaurant discount

25% garden centre discount

10% food hall discount

Wagestream access

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy

Positive culture

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd invites applicants to join our festive Santa grotto team. You’ll greet families, pose for photos, and deliver gifts with warmth and charm, creating an inclusive magical experience for all visitors.

Training is provided and each shift requires you to arrive in costume and ready to engage children, adults, and pets alike. Seasonal work runs from mid-November to 24 December, offering flexibility and great team culture.

Qualifications

• DBS check required before start date.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to attend a short induction/training session.

Responsibilities

• Greeting families and delivering magical grotto experiences.
• Hosting Santa Breakfasts and storytelling events.
• Acting as festive ambassador at Santa Paws events.
• Ensuring inclusive, warm visits for all visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Storytelling

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd invites applicants to join our festive Santa grotto team. You’ll greet families, pose for photos, and deliver gifts with warmth and charm, creating an inclusive magical experience for all visitors.

Training is provided and each shift requires you to arrive in costume and ready to engage children, adults, and pets alike. Seasonal work runs from mid-November to 24 December, offering flexibility and great team culture.