Christmas jobs in Manchester- including at Manchester Airport and Costa Coffee

As the festive period gets into full swing, we are all getting ready to splurge on some well-earned days out and thoughtful Christmas presents for the ones we love, so it comes as no surprise that retailers, eateries, and bars alike are looking for a bit of extra help.

It just so happens that the most wonderful time of the year is also the busiest, so temporary recruitment is gearing up to hit a high point, but it’s not only businesses driving this.

Job seekers also spend a lot of time searching for seasonal work, when things like education ease off for Christmas and New Year celebrations and the hunt for employment can often prove very tricky and crowded.

Luckily, there are plenty of places hiring seasonal staff in Manchester this winter, and we are supplying you with ten of your brilliant options to help make your job search that little bit smoother. 

All Bar One

This modern cocktail bar in the Trafford Centre is part of a beloved chain, providing perfect pours and smiley service across the UK, and this one wants your help to make this Christmas period just the same, with a little extra spark.

The Trafford Centre’s stylish All Bar One serves delicious light bites and coffees at lunch time, taking their customers into the evening with ease, offering up some tempting tapas and dreamy cocktails.

They are hiring seasonal waiting staff starting in November to work full time during the Christmas period, excluding Christmas day.

You will be expected to greet and serve guests and work passionately within a team for 40-45 hours per week, and one year of experience is preferred.

For more information and to apply visit Glassdoor.

Michael Kors

Michael Kors is an award winning designer brand specialising in luxury accessories for men and women who want to add a dash of glamour into their busy lives, with timeless takes on classic staples.

The designer store has an opening in Manchester for a Temporary Stock Associate which will see you join the stock team, complete, maintain, and organise orders from the website to the store.

Your responsibilities will include operations and customer service, and employers will want to see experience in retail and luxury and the necessary physicality to unload, lift, and carry heavy boxes.

For more information and to apply visit Fashion United 

Manchester Airport

If you’re looking to get some festive fun out of your job this Christmas, Manchester Airport has just what you need.

Synergy Promotions are an agency who promote the world’s leading luxury beauty, fragrance, and liquor brands within airport duty free stores across the UK ad they are looking for enthusiastic staff to fill a wide variety of roles.

You can apply to be a winter wonderland host, a Christmas tree fairy personal shopper, a gift wrapper, or a festive performance and the self employed nature of the job means that you get a say in your own shift pattern.

For more information and to apply visit the company website. 

Reiss

Reiss is a modern clothing retailer that creates stylish clothing and accessories for all members of the family. It specialises in attainable-luxury collections that will never go out of style, boasting a following of celebrities and household names.

Reiss is hiring temporary seasonal staff in it’s Manchester store during it’s busiest time of the year, helping to maintain high standards of customer service and attention to detail to boost the experience of customers.

This includes picking out stock and packing it for online order fulfilment and doing all the usual roles that fast-paced retail environments require.

For more information and to apply visit the Recruit.net website.

Canada Goose

Canada Goose is a designer outerwear manufacturer that creates some of the most sought after coats and cold weather staples in the world.

The brand is approaching it’s busiest period of the year, as the bitter weather arrives for the winter, and people are crying out to find a lovely and warm new coat under the tree this Christmas.

The Manchester store is looking for seasonal retail associates to join their team on a three month contract, which will see you assisting in store functions relating to customer service and operations, as well as providing visitors with a welcoming experience.

For more information and to apply, visit Smart Recruiters.

 Morrisons

This UK wide supermarket chain supplies a huge range of groceries and essentials online and in store. Whether you’re doing your weekly food shop or just need a little pick me up, they have got you covered.

The company is searching for a temporary customer assistant to join their Whitefield team this festive period, helping to ensure that the customer experience within the store is of the highest quality and that everyone leaves with all they need, and a smile.

For more information and to apply, visit the Morrisons website.

New Look

New look is a UK global fashion retailer and has been an icon on the high street for decades, becoming a leading name in affordable and chic clothing.

The shop caters to men, women, and teenagers, selling a variety of flashy accessories and pretty things to spruce up your home.

New Look’s Arndale store is recruiting a seasonal sales advisor to help out during the extremely busy months that the Christmas period promises.

Here, you will be expected to replenish stock, unpack deliveries, work on the till and provide excellent customer service.

For more information or to apply, visit Glass Door.

Costa

The nations favourite coffee shop is getting ready to keep its customers nice and toasty even on their coldest days, with steaming hot drinks and piping hot treats stocked high.

Its new Christmas menu launch was an instant success so you’ll need to get ready to revel in it and learn a lot of new skills.

Costa’s Trafford Centre spot is hiring part-time baristas to help take orders and greet customers, making their drinks and serving food throughout the busy festive period.

For more information and to apply, visit the Costa website.

 The White Company

The White Company is a luxury British lifestyle brand selling homeware, clothing, and gifts that its signature white branding makes truly special. Their candles, fragrances, and bath and body lines are incredibly popular and help buyers indulge in something fancy yet calming.

Around Christmas, its stores are inundated with shoppers trying to find that perfect gift for a loved one, so it’s not surprising that they need a little extra help.

The White Company store on King Street needs a sales advisor to provide their amazing customer service throughout the festive months, getting to know the brand and the shop inside out and helping carve out a unique customer experience.

For more information or to apply, visit the White Company website.  

Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat is a boutique British chocolatier and cocoa grower, being the only company in the UK to grow cocoa on its own farm.

The company design and create mouth-watering chocolaty treats that they sell in their stores, from hot chocolate velvetisers, to sharing chocolate platters, and their intricate, delicious chocolates keep their customers coming back for more.

Their Arndale shop is getting ready to hire a seasonal sales advisor to see them through the busy winter, which will involve till and queue management, great customer service, running tasting sessions and demonstrations and supporting with deliveries and stock.

For more information and to apply, visit the We Are Landed website.