Grindsmith - Team Leader - Manchester Airport
Brand new unit opening Jan 2026
Part Time Hours 16 & 24hrs
As a Team Leader at Grindsmith, you lead by doing. You'll run high-energy shifts, support a brilliant team, and make sure every customer leaves with an experience worth remembering. With a focus on service, quality, and culture, you help bring our brand to life, every day.
Opening hours Monday - Sunday, fully flexible to include weekends
Why join Grindsmith?
Be part of a bold, of a new Manchester-born coffee brand
Work in a buzzing airport location where no two days are the same
Grow with us—development opportunities and career progression
Enjoy staff discounts, partner perks, and a free meal and drink every shift
Be yourself in a vibrant, values-led workplace
Free Car Park - On shift
Un Sociable Hours Pay - Uplift
What you'll be doing:
Leading shifts and creating a positive, high-performing team environment
Coaching your team on the floor and celebrating wins together
Keeping things running smoothly—stock, safety, service, and smiles
Serving up top-notch coffee, food, and hospitality
Living and breathing the Grindsmith values, every single shift
What we're looking for:
Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality
A calm, confident communicator who brings people together
A sharp eye for detail and a love for quality
Someone who thrives on solving problems and planning ahead
A passion for craft coffee, great food, and warm, authentic service
Super flexible team players who can roll with the airport rhythm and bring positive energy to every shift
Previous Barista experience preferred but not essential for the right candidate
Airport Vetting Requirements
Due to the location of this role airside at Manchester Airport, all candidates must pass aviation security clearance. This includes:
A valid passport
A complete 5-year history (employment, education, travel, or volunteering)
A criminal record check (DBS)
We will guide you through the vetting process and support you in submitting the necessary documentation.
Why Grindsmith @ WHSmith
Grindsmith is a values-led, independent coffee brand rooted in Manchester. Paired with WHSmith's rich heritage and innovative approach to travel retail, this collaboration brings together craft, community, and decades of experience to create something truly unique
Shift patterns that suit airport hours, with a supportive team around you
Free car parking onsite at Manchester Airport while at work
A strong development culture and opportunities to grow within the business
Staff discount, partner perks, plus free a meal and drink while working in a vibrant workplace where you can truly be yourself.