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Slowness offers a wide range of positions in a collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial workplace devoted to pushing the boundaries of what contemporary hospitality can be. Please send a cover letter and resume, and we will get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
In a carefully restored brick factory in Berlin-Mitte is SOFI – our bakery, which is dedicated to honest, traditional craftsmanship and the taste of cereals. SOFI is a collaboration between Danish chef and restaurateur Frederik Bille Brahe and Slowness – Slowness is an experimental hospitality collective building and nourishing a network of locally rooted places that offer a deeper, more conscious form of travel and gastronomic experience.
As part of the operational management team at SOFI, the Accountant will assume an important role in the overall financial management of the company. The Individual will have primary day-to-day responsibility for preparing books, accounts reconciliations, cash management and other financial-related activities of SOFI bakery. You will contribute to a work environment that is respectful, considerate, team-oriented and open to dialogue. We are looking to fill this position starting on 1st March 2025.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly bookkeeping for our external accountant
- Reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Preparation and execution of weekly payment runs
- Invoice approval and creation according to tax requirements
- Active liaison with tax consultant
- Assisting in the setup for finance tools and supporting controlling needs
- Assisting SOFI Management in various topics like data maintenance, vendor management, etc.
Requirements
- BA, or higher-level degree in accounting or related fields
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an accountant, or similar roles
- Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, especially HGB
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Strong personality with an ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
Benefits
- Monthly remuneration in kind (Sachbezug)
- Staff discount on all our products (incl. retail products)
- Free lunch as part of our daily staff meal program
- Dedicated desk right next to our bakery inside the cultural Sophie-Gips-Höfe
- Regular team-events and opportunities to take part in training & development
As a Chef at SOFI, you will play a vital role in our bakery, preparing high-quality products while ensuring smooth daily operations. Working closely with the kitchen and management team, you will help maintain excellence in food preparation, optimize workflows, and uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship. Your passion for cooking and dedication to quality will contribute to an exceptional dining experience for both guests and colleagues, supporting the overall success of SOFI Bakery.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with owner Frederik Bille Brahe and the Head Baker on recipe development for sandwiches and savoury offering
- Working with suppliers, ordering produce and maintaining budgets
- Monitoring and minimising waste
- Preparing staff lunch
- Preparing sandwich fillings and communicating with the wider team on preparation
Tasks
- Prepare and assemble high-quality sandwiches, salads, and lunch items according to Sofi’s recipes and standards
- Ensure consistent taste, presentation, and portioning of all prepared dishes
- Maintain an organized and efficient prep station, optimizing time and resources
- Handle and store fresh ingredients properly to maintain quality and minimize waste
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment such as slicers, grills, and ovens
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, ensuring a clean and sanitary workspace
- Work closely with the kitchen and service team to ensure smooth daily operations
- Support a positive and collaborative work environment by fostering teamwork and clear communication
- Uphold Sofi Bakery’s standards and values, ensuring that every dish reflects the brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship
Requirements
- Experienced baker or chef
- Passion for hospitality, service, and creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality and service standards
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities
- Fluency in English and German is preferred
Benefits
- Full-time position with stable working hours
- Sofi benefits, including discounts on our delicious baked goods
- A share of tips, recognizing your contribution to the team
- A supportive and dynamic team environment where everyone plays a vital role
- Opportunities for growth and development within the bakery
Slowness is a collective of people, places and projects that reframe the way we live and come together. Through the holistic development, design and programming of destinations in Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Thailand and beyond, we build and nourish locally rooted places that offer a deeper, more conscious form of hospitality—not a “pit stop” away from the hectic pace of daily life but a continuous journey of reconnection, of learning to live in harmony with nature, our community and ourselves.
Along with our destination strategy to own, develop and operate places & projects in creative hubs, we are currently in different stages of developing several projects – the largest one being the Flussbad Campus in Berlin. Beginning its phased opening in 2023 with the Reethaus, Flussbad will grow over the next year to encompass hotel rooms, working lofts, a restaurant, an auditorium for learning and exchange and an advanced holistic health program spread across campus.
Flussbad is our home for adventurous culture & ideas and the base for our central organization providing services for Slowness globally. As part of the Flussbad brand team, you will support in enhancing the Flussbad & other Slowness brands as well as our community engagement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and execution of content and editorial projects.
- Help oversee creative processes.
- Contribute to the launch and positioning of Flussbad and other Slowness projects.
- Support in engaging audiences through effective communication and documentation of Campus programming, partnerships, community involvement, and membership initiatives.
- Help track, analyze, and report on brand and communication KPIs and budgets.
- Assist in maintaining a network of key local influencers, connectors, opinion leaders, and creatives.
Requirements
- Internship must be a mandatory part of a bachelor or master program
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote
- Some experience with WordPress, Figma and Webflow would be helpful
- Very good written and oral communication skills in English & ideally in German
- Strong creative and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Learn more about Flussbad and the Reethaus program here.
Slowness is a collective of people, places and projects that reframe the way we live, work and interact. Drawing insights from regenerative agriculture, adaptive reuse and the slow movement, Slowness is currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
Along with our destination strategy to own, develop and operate places & projects in creative hubs, we are currently in different stages of developing several projects, mainly in Europe. To support our team in charge of the developments in Berlin, we are looking for an Intern Project Management to support with the management of critical paths, overall timelines, and third-party requirements for our Flussbad Campus - a home for adventurous culture & ideas. Beginning its phased opening in 2023, the campus encompasses exhibition spaces, gastronomy, creative studios and workspaces, holistic health offerings and a semi-subterranean performance space inspired by ancient temples—all integrated into the wild riverfront environment.
Slowness will offer you an unparalleled internship experience in a beautiful location by Spree River in Berlin- Rummelsburg. You will learn about different aspects of developing not only places, but destinations, and get insights into our Flussbad project. You will get the chance to support our team in building a competence center around holistic health facilitating the most advanced practices around nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. You will work closely with the Project Manager and get insights into the creative guidance of the project in collaboration with the respective architects and designers, the operational set up, and pre-opening activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with project coordination (main focus on our developments in Germany)
- Support with the creation of documents, presentations, translations, guidelines, etc.
- Keep project information up to date, monitor timeline & deliverables
- Support in providing updates to stakeholders regarding strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Handle travel and lodging arrangements for project partners
- Conduct research on various topics within the hospitality industry
- Special projects & event organization
- Assist with office administrational tasks
- Assist with ongoing communication & tasks between operations and project management team
Requirements
You should have a genuine interest in trends within the hospitality world and be able to identify with the principles and ethos of the Slowness vision, ideally looking to convert into a long-term employment. You should be energetic and detail-oriented, with a passion for culture, design, hospitality and travel. We value personal initiative, engagement, solution-oriented, and creative thinking. You should contribute to a working environment that is respectful, considerate, team-oriented and support open dialogue. Your communication skills in German and English (written and spoken) are excellent.
Slowness is a collective of people, places and projects that reframe the way we live, work and interact.
Drawing insights from regenerative agriculture, adaptive reuse and the slow movement, Slowness is currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
As part of our vision to own, develop, and operate destinations within creative hubs, we are actively working on several projects—our most ambitious being the Flussbad Campus—a home for adventurous culture & ideas in Berlin. This evolving campus began its phased opening in 2023 with the opening of Reethaus, and will continue to grow over the coming year to include hotel accommodations, working lofts, a restaurant, an auditorium for dialogue and learning, and a comprehensive holistic health program woven throughout the site.
Reethaus—a semi-subterranean performance space—is a cornerstone of the Flussbad Campus. Envisioned as a modern-day temple, it integrates a 360-degree spatial sound system to support immersive installations, body-mind practices, creative expression, and holistic learning. As the campus expands, Reethaus sets the tone for a dynamic intersection of art, hospitality, and cultural innovation deeply inspired by Berlin’s creative spirit.
You will work in close collaboration with our Commercial Director.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate incoming event inquiries for Reethaus & qualify leads
- Collaborate closely with the operations team to create tailored offers based on client budgets
- Implement and contribute to sales strategies to maximize visibility and occupancy of the venue
- Support in pricing negotiations, develop customized proposals, and oversee contract finalization
- Host and guide site inspections, offering personal consultations to prospective clients
- Prepare internal reports and statistics to support event performance tracking
- Review and verify invoices in close cooperation with the finance team
Requirements
- Ideally, completed training in hospitality, event management, or sales
- Initial professional experience in convention sales or event coordination
- Warm, approachable personality with a strong guest- and service-oriented mindset
- A diplomatic communicator with solid numerical skills and a collaborative spirit
- Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written
You should have a genuine interest in trends within the hospitality world and be able to identify with the principles and ethos of the Slowness vision, ideally looking to convert into a long-term employment. You should be energetic and detail-oriented, with a passion for culture, design, hospitality and travel. We value personal initiative, engagement, solution-oriented, and creative thinking. You should contribute to a working environment that is respectful, considerate, team-oriented and support open dialogue.
10317 Berlin, Germany
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