About the job IN-HOUSE GRAPHIC DESIGNER – THE OVERVIEW We are looking for an In-House Graphic Designer to join our Marketing department at Generator HQ in London. As a talented designer, you will be confident in creating new concepts and used to producing exceptional work with a strong portfolio to prove it. You’ll be experienced with creating a visual language from identity and guidelines; and producing collateral for digital and print channels alike. Who are we? Generator is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're a lifestyle accommodation brand. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. No biggie. Fast Company named us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree. And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wants a pretty awesome In-House Graphic Designer. Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Generator offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Generator in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart. BEING YOURSELF is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life. NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB Create on-brand marketing materials including: brochures, booklets, flyers, invitations, presentations, newsletters, posters, etc Lead with the creation of design concepts for a range of projects with guidance and support from the Marketing Director Support with marketing and design collateral for all Generator properties around the world in the creating, editing and art working of posters, flyers, menus, signage, merchandise, etc Creating Social Media collateral, advertisements and branding assets like Instagram Stories, Linkedin posts, Facebook banners, etc. Compiling videos, cutting and putting them together to create high quality editorial content and be the expert in the tools and processes we use to create these Leading and developing a junior team member to support team goals Preserving and refining a strong brand visual style across all design produced Social copywriting experience is appreciated Ensure projects are delivered to specification and clear deadlines are met Understand best design practices to enable evolution of assets and templates Pitch in with your own ideas to help find innovative ways to engage our consumers Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description. WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA Passionate, motivated willing to get stuck into projects Strong typography, layout and technical skills Meticulously organised, and great eye for detail Problem solver Interested in travel and hospitality Strong communication skills Able to fire up new ideas all the time and open to try new things Social Media savvy, always looking for ways to visually stand out from other brands and competitors Witty and clever sense of humour that pushes boundaries and helps develop ideas that communicate within the Generator tone of voice YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE 3+ years graphic design experience and eager to further learn, by supporting a fast-paced function in an ever expanding company Experience and understanding of print process, art working and digital design A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual skills and ideas carried out across multiple channels. A high-level knowledge and experience in using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are essential. Adobe Premier and/or After Effects - Video editing and animation would be a bonus.) Capable to see projects through from brief to completion – including understanding the importance of Brand Guidelines. Be a confident designer, with an eye for detail and presentation, whilst being receptive to feedback and able to handle input from members of the team. Keep up to date with trends and enjoy sharing ideas with the wider team OUR HQ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (there’s ton’s of them & ever increasing!) Welcome to the World of Awesome HQ Benefits! Birthday Bliss: Celebrate your special day with an extra holiday! Yep, that's right—double the joy with 25 days plus a bonus birthday break! Fertility Fiesta: Need a little extra support on your fertility journey? We've got your back with up to three days of paid leave for fertility treatments. Your path to parenthood just got a boost! Wagestream: Financial flexibility at your fingertips. Get paid as you go! We offer Wagestream to give you control of your finances by giving you access to your earned wages anytime. Bounty Bonanza: Turn your network into a goldmine! Introducing the Employee Bounty Program—earn sweet compensation for every referral, and there's no cap! It's not just a job; it's your profitable side-hustle! Fit and Fabulous: We're all about that work-life-gym balance! Enjoy a company contribution towards your gym membership, plus exclusive access to the WeWork fitness centre including showers. Look good, feel good, work good! Ideas Rocket: Got a genius suggestion? Make it rain with our Ideas Award! The employee with the most valuable suggestion each quarter gets double pay for a month. Innovation pays off—literally! Life's Assurance: We've got your back with employer-funded life assurance—double your base salary in lump sum payments for peace of mind in case the unexpected happens. Income Protection: Cover your bases with employer-funded income protection—50% of your base salary for those times when life throws you a curveball. We've got you covered! Health Heroes: From day one, enjoy a health plan that gives you cashback on dental, vision, private GP appointments, and wellbeing services. Your well-being, our priority! Simply Rewards: Treat yourself with discounts and special promotions through Simply Rewards. Because a healthy lifestyle should be rewarding! Jet-Setter Perks: Pack your bags! Enjoy 2 free nights at any Generator x Freehand property worldwide. Plus, get reduced room rates for you, your friends, and family. Your next adventure starts here! Cycle to Win: Save money, stay fit! Our Cycle to Work Scheme lets you pedal to success with savings on a new bike and accessories. Bike storage on-site because we've got room for your wheels! Employee Assistance Magic: Life can be a rollercoaster—our Employee Assistance Programme is here for you with support and guidance when you need it most. Doggy Delight: Pawsitively good news! We're dog-friendly, so bring your furry friend to work. Puppy love makes the office even better! Snack Attack: Fuel your workday with fresh fruits, snacks, and ice cream. Need a pick-me-up? We've got beer on tap and a barista station ready to brew your favourite cup! Globe-Trotter Opportunities: Explore the world with international career opportunities. Work with us and make every day a journey! Party Central: Join the fun with social events, celebrations, and employee recognition schemes. We never need an excuse to let our hair down! Learn and Grow: Sharpen your skills with online learning tools. Develop, learn, and grow because your success is our success! Welcome to a workplace where benefits aren't just perks—they're a way of life! #WorkHardPlayHard #HQBenefitsRock #GenLove #FreehandLife SO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT BE YOU? Join Us and help us achieve our Vision! Required skills: Graphic Design Discussed at venue Department: Media & Design Language required: English. The company Voted by Fast Company as one of the top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies, Generator provides unique, experience and design-led accommodation options located in 14 destinations across Europe & the U.S. Pioneers of affordable luxury and masters of the social experience, Generator’s properties include a range of room types from shared to private bedrooms, chill-out areas, bars, cafes and a variety of spaces available for private hire.
SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB To supervise and manage a section of the kitchen to ensure that objectives are met in relation to all food prepared within the hotel. JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES To maintain regular and effective communication within the team and at all levels Performance standards are clearly communicated to every individual and is understood Technical and personal standards are high Staff are proud to belong to the team and the section Staff movements, communication and coordination within the section is effective. Sous Chef is informed of changes in keeping with payroll schedules. A system is in place for requesting time-off and is understood by staff. Hours are monitored, and potential problems are raised with Sous Chef/ Head Chef. All staff receive high quality performance feedback Appropriate action is taken to deal will all levels of performance Trends are monitored and consulted with Sous Chef for a suitable response Confidence in the application of policies and procedures Staff issues are brought to the attention of the Sous Chef Daily meetings are attended, and information effectively passed on to the team. Staff are fully informed of changes in the kitchen and to the section. Training & Development To arrange induction and training of staff to meet the required standard of performance, ensuring that all training is recorded on individual training record sheets. To provide coaching to Commis Chef to develop confidence, knowledge and skills. To ensure that all staff are well-versed in legal requirements and established standards are maintained. Act as section trainer for Commis Chefs and Demi-Chef de Partie · Planned section induction is carried out for new starters · All staff hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate · Working with the Sous Chef, technical skills for different roles are identified and training needs analysis is carried out on a rolling basis Food Quality To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been affected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu. To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel. Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation Safe and hygienic working practices are demonstrated during every shift Action is taken swiftly to correct any observed contravention in health, safety or hygiene practices. Service is calm and organised Raw and high-risk roods are prepared separately Food preparation areas are cleaned prior to use, maintained during service and cleaned down according to set procedures and in-line with Health, Safety and Hygiene requirements. Waste is promptly removed from the food preparation area and disposed of appropriately Food is checked for quality and presentation before sending to the hot plate/ pass Food not for immediate consumption is stored in the correct manner at a safe temperature according to legal requirements Stock control Stock takes are accurate People are available to assist Preparation is done to assist Market list is used for ordering stock for the next day Receiving and storage areas are prepared ready for delivery Food items are checked for quality, expire date and temperature Random temperature checks are made of chilled and frozen good delivered Delivery packaging is removed and disposed of appropriately Storage areas are kept secure from unauthorised access Temperature checks are made according to a set schedule agreed with the Sous Chef/ Head Chef No out of date stock in storage areas Menu Development To assist in menu development Continuous development of menu items New ideas given to Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef Takes an active interest in food trends GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Health, Safety and Security Hygiene regulations are enforced, monitored and swift action is taken where shortfall is detected To ensure safe and careful handling of equipment to safeguard people and property particularly in areas of manual handling, use of knives and COSHH. Hazards are spotted and reported Equipment used are according to guidelines Accidents are reported
About the job GRADUATE MARKETING ASSISTANT – HEAD OFFICE Are you ready to start your career in marketing in one of the fastest growing global lifestyle hospitality brands? Are you eager to work in a vibrant, international team with properties spanning from the USA to Europe? Do you want to gain true experience, being assigned live projects from day one? Then look no further! WHO ARE WE Generator is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're a leading global lifestyle accommodation brand. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. Generator burst onto the scene in the Americas with the launch of Generator Miami and Washington DC and most recently took aim at the country’s biggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of Freehand Hotels. No biggie. Fast Company named us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree. And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wants a pretty awesome Graduate Marketing Assistant for our Generator Head Office, based out of the WeWork in Hammersmith offering state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Generator offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Generator in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart. BEING YOURSELF is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life. NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB Ability to collect information from social media and summarizing findings into compelling content Keep up to date with social media trends especially Tik Tok Support creating and managing the publishing of content across social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Support the Social Media team with influencer management Be assigned to Content Creation tasks and postings, but you may cross over to other areas of Digital Marketing and PR Regular competitor analysis to understand key players in the market Have great copy writing Have basic photo and video editing skills (the better the skills the bigger the plus) Be in touch with the latest social trends and online content that is relevant to the brand Have the ability to work independently on projects while being a productive team member Active user of social media networks (Tik Tok, LinkedIn, Facebook, IG, Twitter) Have an understanding and experience in Social Paid Media (Having taken out an IG ad and implemented it is a really big plus) Create a basic monthly reporting This is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description. WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA Understand this is a business, be passionate about maximising revenue Know our guests and have a passion for independent travel and the road less travelled. Be organised! Keep cool when the pressure hits Enjoy a super-fast paced working environment Be creative, innovative and digitally smart Be yourself YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE Ability to use your own initiative, suggest new and fresh ideas and implement them Excellent attention to details and organizational skills Resourceful, great teamwork spirit and ‘can do’ attitude Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Adaptability & flexibility: we’re a small, passionate team, so sometimes we all need to muck in to get the job done! Degree in Marketing or Business is preferred A passion for travelling and for online social trends Experience working within the advertising industry Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for everything Social OUR HQ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (there’s ton’s of them & ever increasing!) Welcome to the World of Awesome HQ Benefits! Birthday Bliss: Celebrate your special day with an extra holiday! Yep, that's right—double the joy with 25 days plus a bonus birthday break! Fertility Fiesta: Need a little extra support on your fertility journey? We've got your back with up to three days of paid leave for fertility treatments. Your path to parenthood just got a boost! Bounty Bonanza: Turn your network into a goldmine! Introducing the Employee Bounty Program—earn sweet compensation for every referral, and there's no cap! It's not just a job; it's your profitable side-hustle! Fit and Fabulous: We're all about that work-life-gym balance! Enjoy a company contribution towards your gym membership, plus exclusive access to the WeWork fitness centre including showers. Look good, feel good, work good! Ideas Rocket: Got a genius suggestion? Make it rain with our Ideas Award! The employee with the most valuable suggestion each quarter gets double pay for a month. Innovation pays off—literally! Life's Assurance: We've got your back with employer-funded life assurance—double your base salary in lump sum payments for peace of mind in case the unexpected happens. Income Protection: Cover your bases with employer-funded income protection—50% of your base salary for those times when life throws you a curveball. We've got you covered! Health Heroes: From day one, enjoy a health plan that gives you cashback on dental, vision, private GP appointments, and wellbeing services. Your well-being, our priority! Simply Rewards: Treat yourself with discounts and special promotions through Simply Rewards. Because a healthy lifestyle should be rewarding! Jet-Setter Perks: Pack your bags! Enjoy 2 free nights at any Generator x Freehand property worldwide. Plus, get reduced room rates for you, your friends, and family. Your next adventure starts here! Cycle to Win: Save money, stay fit! Our Cycle to Work Scheme lets you pedal to success with savings on a new bike and accessories. Bike storage on-site because we've got room for your wheels! Employee Assistance Magic: Life can be a rollercoaster—our Employee Assistance Programme is here for you with support and guidance when you need it most. Doggy Delight: Pawsitively good news! We're dog-friendly, so bring your furry friend to work. Puppy love makes the office even better! Snack Attack: Fuel your workday with fresh fruits, snacks, and ice cream. Need a pick-me-up? We've got beer on tap and a barista station ready to brew your favourite cup! Globe-Trotter Opportunities: Explore the world with international career opportunities. Work with us and make every day a journey! Party Central: Join the fun with social events, celebrations, and employee recognition schemes. We never need an excuse to let our hair down! Learn and Grow: Sharpen your skills with online learning tools. Develop, learn, and grow because your success is our success! Welcome to a workplace where benefits aren't just perks—they're a way of life! #WorkHardPlayHard #HQBenefitsRock #GenLove #FreehandLife That's cool. Send us your application in English. If you’ve got questions, get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you. Join Us and help us achieve our Vision! Required skills: Fluent in English, management of projects Discussed at venue Department: Marketing Language required: English. The company Voted by Fast Company as one of the top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies, Generator provides unique, experience and design-led accommodation options located in 14 destinations across Europe & the U.S. Pioneers of affordable luxury and masters of the social experience, Generator’s properties include a range of room types from shared to private bedrooms, chill-out areas, bars, cafes and a variety of spaces available for private hire.