About this role
At Grindsmith, coffee is craft, and you are the one who brings it to life. As a Barista, you’ll deliver warm, authentic service and high-quality coffee in one of the UK’s busiest environments. Focus on connection, consistency, and care to make every journey memorable.
Work early mornings from 0130am-1130am Monday to Friday for 30 hours per week. Prepare high-quality drinks with skill, pride, and attention to detail. Create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere while taking orders confidently and serving food and drink with a personal touch.
Support service flow and keep the bar area clean and well organised during busy periods. Be a dependable team member with clear communication. Thrive with confidence under pressure in a fast-paced airport setting, passing aviation security clearance including passport, 5-year history, and DBS check.
Join Grindsmith at WHSmith, a values-led independent coffee brand paired with travel retail heritage. Enjoy shift patterns suited to airport hours, free onsite car parking, and a supportive team. Benefit from strong development culture, staff discounts, free meal and drink, plus £1.50 shift uplift pay between 0100am-0500am.
Requirements
- Experienced barista with genuine passion for exceptional coffee and delicious food
- Confidence under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Pride in presentation, craft, and consistency
- Supportive, team-first attitude
- Clear communication and warm, approachable style
- Valid passport and complete 5-year history for aviation security clearance
- Pass criminal record check (DBS)
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality drinks with skill, pride, and attention to detail
- Create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for every customer
- Take orders confidently and serve food and drink with a personal touch
- Support service flow and keep the bar area clean and well organised
- Communicate clearly and be a dependable team member during busy periods
Benefits
- Free onsite car parking at Manchester Airport
- £1.50 shift uplift pay between 0100am-0500am
- Staff discount and partner perks
- Free meal and drink while working
- Strong development culture and growth opportunities
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