Grindsmith - Cafe - Team Leader - 30hrs

Grindsmith - Cafe - Team Leader - 30hrs

Manchester M90 1QX, UK

Job Description

Grindsmith - Team Leader - Manchester Airport

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 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 afree meal and drinkevery shift
• Be yourself in a vibrant, values-led workplace
• Free Car Park - On shift

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 playerswho 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 validpassport
• Acriminal record check (DBS)

We will guide you through the vetting process and support you in submitting the necessary documentation.

Why

• 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.