Hotel Westport & Westport House
Job title:
Santa Claus
Company
Hotel Westport & Westport House
Job description
Job Subscription:Westport Estate is seeking a highly responsible individual to fill the role of Santa Claus. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless, world-wide delivery of toys and presents to children on Christmas Eve, following their visit to the Winter Wonderland at Westport Estate.You will be responsible for creating a magical and enjoyable experience for all visitors, working in collaboration with Mrs. Claus and the Elves to extend a warm, festive welcome throughout the Winter Wonderland season.Essential Attributes:
- Ability to foster a festive, joyful atmosphere on the Estate during Winter Wonderland.
- Naturally jolly with a cheerful disposition.
- Love singing and listening to Christmas Carols.
- Create an environment of respect, pride, and camaraderie within the team.
- A warm compassionate demeanor is necessary.
- Theatrical or acting experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong communication, tact and kindness are essential.
- Good conversation skills, common sense, tact and kindness.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
- Ensure every guest at every age enjoys an immersive and memorable Winter Wonderland Santa experience.
- Skilled in leading and motivating elf staff known for their playful and mischievous nature.
- Deep understanding of Christmas traditions across various cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to determine who has been naughty and who has been nice.
- Ability to impose discipline as required by placing coal in stockings.
- Management of a highly skilled fleet of magical reindeer.
- Ability to project a joyful, hearty, and robust “HO-HO-HO Merry Christmas” consistently.
Desirable Attributes:
- Capable of working in confined or unusual spaces such as chimneys, rooftops, hearths, and window ledges.
- Enthusiastic about consuming large quantities of milk and cookies.
- Beards and round bellies are advantageous but can be provided if necessary.
Education, Training and Experience:
- PHD in all the Business of Christmas to include, the management and administration of manufacturing, warehousing, distribution & delivery systems.
- Several hundred years of experience in a similar role or field is essential.
- Must know your way around a sleigh and have proficiency in sleigh navigation and reindeer steering.
- Thorough knowledge and upkeep of the Naughty & Nice list.
Winter Wonderland is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with red noses, rosy cheeks, pointed ears, a love for striped socks and curly toed shoes are encouraged to apply.
Expected salary
Location
Westport, Co Mayo
Job date
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:56:31 GMT
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