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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, we are currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, more conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
For the opening of the Reethaus in September 2023, we are looking for highly-organized and detail-oriented Servers to work alongside our Event Operations Manager to execute events and programming on either full-time, part-time basis or occasional basis.
The Reethaus is our semi-subterranean performance space within the Flussbad campus, a new home in Berlin for adventurous culture & ideas. Beginning its phased opening in 2023, the campus encompasses exhibition spaces, gastronomy, creative studios, and holistic health offerings. Inspired by ancient temples, the Reethaus is designed with a 360-degree spatial sound system that creates ideal conditions for experiential installations, mind-body practice, holistic learning, and artistic performance drawn from Berlin’s rich cultural scene.
You should be energetic, detail-oriented and precise in how you work, with a passion for hospitality, food and beverages. We value personal initiative, engagement, a proactive mindset and original ideas. You should contribute to a work environment that is respectful, considerate, and team-oriented.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that program spaces and surrounding areas are set up correctly
- Keep the venue and work areas clean and tidy
- Ensure that the venue is correctly and adequately stocked with beverages, food, equipment, cutlery, tableware and glassware at all times
- Assist in greeting and guiding guests
- Present and explain food and beverages to guests
- Attend to requests and complaints from guests, and address them in a timely and appropriate manner
- Ensure furnishings and equipment are maintained, providing a safe, clean and pleasant environment
- Close the venue after service to the established standard
- Attend communication meetings and nominated training sessions
- Perform all reasonable tasks designated by the Supervisor or Manager
- Follow all company policies
Requirements & Skills
- Proven work experience as a Server
- Attentive and service-minded
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
- Active listening and effective communication skills
- Team spirit
- Flexibility to work in shifts
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, we are currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, more conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
The Flussbad Campus is our new emerging home for adventurous culture and ideas in Berlin. Beginning its phased opening in 2023, Flussbad 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.
With the recent opening of the Reethaus, our performance space at Flussbad, we are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented F&B Intern to support the F&B Director. We will offer you an unparalleled internship experience in a beautiful location on the Spree River in Berlin-Rummelsburg.
Tasks
- Assist in managing day-to-day F&B operations, ensuring efficiency and high-quality service.
- Collaborate with the F&B team to ensure smooth operations.
- Assist in the planning and execution of special events, including menu development and coordination.
- Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage and Operations teams on various projects and initiatives to improve overall F&B performance at Flussbad.
Requirements
You should have a deep knowledge of and genuine interest in trends within the hospitality world. You identify with the principles and ethos of Slowness, and ideally look to convert the internship into a long-term employment. You should be energetic and detail-oriented, with a passion for culture, design, hospitality, and travel. We value candidates who take initiative, are solutions-oriented, and quick with creative thinking. You will contribute to a working environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and open to dialogue. Your communication skills in English (written and spoken) should be 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, we are currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, more conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
To support our finance team with day-to-day operations, we are looking for an Accountant at our headquarter in Berlin. You should have a genuine interest in trends within the hospitality world and be able to identify with the principles and ethos of the Slow vision. Content creation and community are core pillars for our businesses; prior experience working with these in a financial role would be highly valued.
The role is based at our Berlin flagship campus, Flussbad, that will begin its phased opening in 2023 on the banks of the Spree in Berlin’s Rummelsburg neighborhood. This position is a great opportunity to become a core member of a young and expanding team at an early stage in the company’s development with a huge growth potential as our operations grow.
Responsibilities
- Invoice approval according to tax requirements
- Preparation of accounts
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Preparation of (sales) tax returns
- Actively liaise with tax consultant
- Preparation of budget/actual comparisons
- Support in the preparation of budgets and ensuring that they are adhered to
- Support in the analysis of financial data and the derivation of actions
- Preparation of ad-hoc analyses
- Support in the implementation of relevant system and financial processes as well as in the restructuring of accounting processes
Requirements
- BA Degree or higher in Accounting or related field
- 1-2 years of experience as an accountant, or similar roles
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, especially HGB
- Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel
- Strong analytical & communication skills
- Hands-on mentality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
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, we are currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, more conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
As part of the Finance team, the Financial Controller will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The Individual will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance, and private and institutional financing, as well as administrative tasks.
The role is based at our Berlin flagship campus, Flussbad, that will begin its phased opening in 2023 on the banks of the Spree in Berlin’s Rummelsburg neighborhood. This position is a great opportunity to become a core member of a young and expanding team at an early stage in the company’s development with a huge growth potential as our operations grow.
Responsibilities
- Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting, long-term strategic plans, annual operating plans, and valuations of potential projects
- Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
- Monitor & control the entire accounting function as per accounting standards
- Preparation of Financial Analysis as and when required
- Preparation of budget/actual comparisons
- Conduct reviews & evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Assist in the preparation of board & shareholder reporting
- Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc analyses
- Dealing & Liaising with banks and finance institutions for existing credit facilities and further credit facilities for the day-to-day operations of the group
Skills & Qualification
- Advanced financial modeling skills
- Advanced skills with Excel
- Solid understanding of accounting
- Minimum 3 years of work experience, preferably 5 or more
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English; Portuguese is a plus
- Experience in hospitality required
Competencies
- Strong problem solving resulting in sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
- Results-and goal-orientated while maintaining high standards for self and others
- An experienced professional who moves from theory to real-time application of knowledge in the business domain – a strategist and thinker, but also a catalyst and doer
- Strong personality with an ability to communicate, negotiate and manage across all levels of the organization
- Affinity towards hospitality, finance and technology
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, we are currently developing places around the world that offer a deeper, more conscious and collaborative form of hospitality.
As part of the Finance team, the (Junior) Accountant will assume an important role in the overall financial management of the company. The Individual will have primary day-to-day responsibility for bookkeeping, accounts reconciliations, reporting and other financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, forecasting, controlling and managing relationships with vendors, financing & business partners.
The role is based at our Berlin flagship campus, Flussbad, that will begin its phased opening in 2023 on the banks of the Spree in Berlin’s Rummelsburg neighborhood. This position is a great opportunity to become a core member of a young and expanding team at an early stage in the company’s development with a huge growth potential as our operations grow.
Responsibilities
Accounting
- Approving invoices according to tax requirements
- Preparation and booking of accounts
- Reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Preparation of (sales) tax returns
- Actively liaise with tax consultant
Administration
- Supporting and overseeing purchasing processes and inventory
- Ensuring that effective internal controls are in place
- Setting up and supporting controlling & POS systems to feed into all relevant infrastructure
- Assisting GMs in various topics like maintenance, vendor management, etc.
Skills & Qualifications
- Graduated apprenticeship, BA, or higher-level degree in Accounting
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an accountant, or similar roles
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, especially HGB
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
Competencies
- Strong problem-solving skills resulting in sound judgments and decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Results-and goal-orientated while maintaining high standards for self and others
- Strong personality with an ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
- Affinity towards hospitality, finance, and technology
We are seeking an experienced baker to join the SOFI team in Berlin. A collaboration between Slowness and Danish chef and restauranteur Frederik Bille Brahe, SOFI embraces the craft tradition of baking on a quest to right some of the wrongs of industrialization. Beginning with grains sourced from some of the best small organic farmers in Northern Europe, SOFI's bakers work to recover and preserve the true flavors of these grains, from the wild, piquant flavors of Emmer to squishy champagne rye.
Description
- At least 2 years experience in professional kitchens working as a chef or baker
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of bread making and fermentation
- Responsibilities include production on lamination, pastry and bread stations
- Maintains an organised workplace and strives to execute consistent products
- Exhibits a passion for bread, pastry and food and shows an interest in working with high quality ingredients
- Assists team with food preparation and execution for breakfast and lunch
- Eager to expand baking knowledge and work as part of a team
- Contributes to building a kitchen environment that is respectful, thoughtful and supportive; and holds a place for open communication
We are seeking an experienced baker to join the Sofi team in Berlin. A collaboration between Slowness and Danish chef and restauranteur Frederik Bille Brahe, SOFI embraces the craft tradition of baking on a quest to right some of the wrongs of industrialization. Beginning with grains sourced from some of the best small organic farmers in Northern Europe, SOFI’s bakers work to recover and preserve the true flavors of these grains, from the wild, piquant flavors of Emmer to squishy champagne rye.
Description
- Professional experience in professional kitchens working as a chef or baker
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of bread making and fermentation
- Responsibilities include production on lamination, pastry and bread stations
- Maintains an organised workplace and strives to execute consistent products
- Exhibits a passion for bread, pastry and food and shows an interest in working with high quality ingredients
- Assists team with food preparation and execution for breakfast and lunch
- Eager to expand baking knowledge and work as part of a team
- Contributes to building a kitchen environment that is respectful, thoughtful and supportive; and holds a place for open communication
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