SANTA ENTERTAINER - HARD ROCK THE HOLIDAYS - HIRING EVENT - SEPTEMBER 24

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

HARD ROCK THE HOLIDAYS | A LIGHT SHOW SPECTACULAR

HIRING EVENT AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK!

Looking for a seasonal job? APPLY NOW!

Bring joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories to our guests this holiday season!

We’re hiring enthusiastic, outgoing, and festive Team Members to help create a magical experience.

Why Join?

Competitive Pay
Gain experience in hospitality & guest engagement.

Create iconic holiday memories for guests of all ages!
Great for performers, actors, hosts, or outgoing personalities!

HIRING EVENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

TIME & PLACE WILL BE PROVIDED ON INVITE ONLY BASIS

*OFFERS WILL BE MADE ON THE SPOT. PLEASE BRING A HARD COPY OF YOUR RESUME, ID AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.

Benefits & Perks:

We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit http://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits!

Responsibilities

We are seeking a charismatic and reliable Holiday Santa Entertainer to bring the magic of the season to life during our Winter Light Festival. The ideal candidate will embody the spirit of Santa Claus, engaging with guests of all ages in a warm, joyful, and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Portray Santa Claus authentically in appearance, mannerisms, and spirit.
• Interact warmly with children and families, creating memorable guest experiences.
• Pose for photographs with guests and assist in creating lasting holiday memories.
• Distribute small gifts, candy canes, or promotional items (as provided by the hotel).
• Participate in event activities such as tree lighting, storytelling, or meet-and-greet sessions.
• Maintain a friendly, festive presence throughout the poolside Winter Light Festival.
• Collaborate with event staff to ensure smooth crowd flow and safety during interactions.
• Maintains a clean, safe, & healthy work environment.
• Support safety by noticing and reporting any potential hazards or guest concerns to Supervisor.
• Must contain thorough knowledge of holiday event, concessions, restrooms, merchandising, and all other pertinent areas within the poolside festival.
• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in photoshoots for advertisements on various media outlets including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, property collateral, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Santa Claus performer or entertainer preferred, but not required.
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with children, families, and large crowds.
• Ability to remain in character and maintain enthusiasm throughout scheduled shifts.
• Physical stamina to sit, stand, and engage with guests for extended periods.
• Must meet appearance standards (Santa suit provided by hotel).
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday dates during the festival period.
• Must be open to work a seasonal position – full time hours will be provided.
• High school diploma or GED preferred along with 1 - 2 years of customer service experience.

Bonuses (Nice to Haves):

• Storytelling, acting, or performance background.
• Ability to ad-lib and engage guests with humor and holiday cheer.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) for enhanced guest engagement.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, secondhand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Closing:

The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended. These background checks may include, but are not limited to:

• Credit Check
• Criminal Background Check

Disclaimer
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).