Seasonal Santa Host: Warmth, Cheer & Grotto Magic

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Employee discount

Wagestream access

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy

Festive culture

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a festive Santa to bring magic to families from 16 November to 24 December. You will greet visitors, listen to wish lists, pose for photos and hand out gifts in a welcoming grotto environment.

You will also host Santa’s Breakfasts, act as ambassador of festive cheer, and help create an inclusive, magical experience for children, adults and pets. DBS check and training provided.

Qualifications

• A wonderful listener, a master storyteller, and endlessly patient.
• Warm, jolly and festive; able to engage with children, adults and dogs.
• Punctual and reliable for each shift in costume and character.
• Santa experience isn't required, just warmth and presence.

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.
• Hosting Santa's Breakfasts: welcoming families to magical mornings with laughter and storytelling.
• Acting as ambassador of festive cheer at Santa Paws for children, adults and pets.
• Delivering an inclusive grotto experience with training and support for a magical visit for all visitors.

Skills

Storytelling

Customer service

Punctuality

Festive warmth

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a festive Santa to bring magic to families from 16 November to 24 December. You will greet visitors, listen to wish lists, pose for photos and hand out gifts in a welcoming grotto environment.

You will also host Santa’s Breakfasts, act as ambassador of festive cheer, and help create an inclusive, magical experience for children, adults and pets. DBS check and training provided.