Seasonal Santa Grotto Host: Warmth, Magic & Joy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

50% off in Restaurants

Wagestream access

Retail Trust

Dobbies Academy

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a warm, welcoming Santa for the festive grotto this season. Start 16 November, end 24 December. Pay £17–£20 per hour, with full costume, training and guidance provided.

You'll greet families, pose for photos, hand out gifts, and host Santa's Breakfasts, delivering inclusive, magical experiences. DBS check required, right to work in the UK, and attendance at induction prior to opening.

Qualifications

• Due to safeguarding, a basic DBS hasto be completed & evidenced before your start date (we'll guide you through this, as it’s just a few steps & is expensed to us).
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to attend a short induction/training session before the grotto opens

Responsibilities

• Greeting families and listening to Christmas wish lists, posing for photos, and handing out gifts with warmth and festive spirit.
• Hosting Santa's Breakfasts and turning breakfast at Dobbies into a magical festive experience.
• Acting as ambassador of festive cheer at Santa Paws for all ages and even dogs.
• Delivering an inclusive grotto experience with training and support from fellow Santas and Elves.

Skills

Customer service

Storytelling

Listening

Punctuality

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a warm, welcoming Santa for the festive grotto this season. Start 16 November, end 24 December. Pay £17–£20 per hour, with full costume, training and guidance provided.

You'll greet families, pose for photos, hand out gifts, and host Santa's Breakfasts, delivering inclusive, magical experiences. DBS check required, right to work in the UK, and attendance at induction prior to opening.