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Santa Claus

CompanyStew Leonard's
LocationDanbury
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
Stew Leonard’s began as a small dairy store founded in 1969 with just seven employees. Today, Stew Leonard’s is still family-owned and operated, but has grown to become a nearly $600 million business with more than 2,000 employees. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and was selected to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” list for ten consecutive years. In addition to the headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., Stew Leonard’s has stores in Danbury and Newington, Conn., Yonkers, Farmingdale and East Meadow, N.Y and a food and wine store in Paramus, NJ. Stew Leonard's was dubbed the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores"​ by the New York Times, because of its costumed characters, scheduled entertainment, petting zoo and animatronics throughout the stores. The company has received worldwide acclaim for excellence in customer service and quality and is featured in two of management expert Tom Peter's books: A Passion for Excellence and Thriving on Chaos. In 1992, Stew Leonard's earned an entry into The Guinness Book of World Records for having "the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States."​
About the Role
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.
 

Santa Claus                                    

Seasonal Hourly - $22/hr - $30/hr + $5 premium on Saturdays and Sundays

Season starts after Thanksgiving 

Weekends a Must  

Must be at least 18 years and older

 

Position Description:

Santa Claus is responsible for spreading holiday cheer to all, greeting customers!

 

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

 

Your day-to-day:

  • Engage in cheerful interactions with children and adults providing high fives and photo opportunities   

 

What you bring to the team:

  • Be enthusiastic
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with children
  • Great customer service
  • Good oral communication
  • Flexible Schedule (ability to work overnight/mornings) 

 

Working Conditions:

  • Work in a cold environment
  • The position requires frequent walking, standing, and lifting
  • Position may require repetitive use of hands

 

Satisfy:

  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

 

Teamwork:

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

 

Excellence:

  • Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

 

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: Holiday Pay!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our Team Members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business

 

Apply today!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. 

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. 

Key Skills
Customer serviceInterpersonal skillsOral communicationEnthusiasmTeamwork
Categories
RetailCustomer Service & SupportFood & Beverage
Benefits
Holiday pay
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Santa Claus is responsible for spreading holiday cheer and greeting customers in a friendly manner. They will engage with children and adults by providing high fives and photo opportunities.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $30
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1046
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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