Guest Services Supervisor

Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TPAC is seeking a Guest Services Supervisor in Nashville to lead our front-of-house team, ensuring a positive guest experience and safety during performances.

The role reports to the Director of Guest Services and requires flexible shifts 3-4 per week, including days, nights, and weekends. You will coordinate with ushers, volunteers, security, and accessibility services to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Shift availability 3–4 shifts per week.
• Flexible scheduling: day, night, weekends.
• Strong verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Access to personal email/computer for scheduling.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Ushers and Volunteer teams to create a safe, engaging guest environment.
• Coordinate with Guest Services to maintain a welcoming work experience for ushers and volunteers.
• Open and close theater spaces and manage public address announcements.
• Ensure inventory, use, and maintenance of department equipment (ticket scanners, radios).
• Coordinate with Event Operations on theater opening, event timing, and concerns.
• Address guest inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Support Accessible Services and assist in evacuations as needed.
• Prepare electronic Guest Services report and email post-event.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong verbal communication

Leadership

MS Office

Shift planning

Tools

Tessitura

VenueOps

ADP Workforce

Advance Staff Scheduler

Job description

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Part-time Regular Nashville, TN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1350

Position Status: Part Time Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Guest Services

Position Overview

The Guest Services Supervisor supports the front of house operations in all activities needed to provide a positive customer experience and to ensure patron safety. Working closely across TPAC departments and with external entities, this position manages our front of house team that is positive, engaging, contemporary, supportive of the arts community, and representative of TPAC’s core values.

Primary Responsibilities

• SuperviseUsher& Volunteerteamsfor assigned theater performancesto create a memorable, safe, and engaging environment for guests, staff, and TPAC Management.
• Working with the Guest Services Department to maintain a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and positivework experience for both the Ushers & Volunteers.
• Inspect and ensure that all theater pre-checks are complete,and report concerns to department and/or venue management.
• Responsible for opening and closing Theater spaces, including public address announcements and ensures that venue procedures are enforced.
• Ensures proper inventory, use, and maintenance of department equipment (Ticket Scanners, Radios, etc.) for event shifts and staff.
• Communicate with various Event Operations Teams on opening of the theater, event timing along with any concerns that would affect the show.
• Listen to guest inquiries and resolve any issues in a helpful, respectful, responsive, and professional manner. Report various audience issues to the Guest Services Manager on Duty.
• Supports Guest Services Management & TPAC’s Accessible Services Team.
• Assist Guest Services Manager and Security and Safety Manager with leading theater evacuations as needed.
• Attend to guest injuries – both life threatening and non-life threatening.
• Support the Guest Services Team by working as Department Manager on Duty for certain performances.
• Creating and maintaining an electronic Guest Services report for the event, emailing report post event to appropriate parties.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

Required

• Shift availability of 3-4 shifts a week. Shifts on average are 5 hours.
• ** Flexible scheduling options are also available, day shifts, night and weekends are available**
• Strong verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Solid working computer knowledge of standard computer applications including MS Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Personal email/computer access for scheduling.
• Supervisory experience

Preferred

• Customer service and/or venue experience with positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage crowds and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Previous Venue Security experience
• Enjoys working with the public

Software and Services Used

• Microsoft Office Suite, Tessitura, VenueOps, ADP Workforce and Advance Staff Scheduler.

Frequent Functions and Working Conditions

• Face to face contact with guests and other employees.
• Utilizing a two-way radio via an earpiece.
• Standing and being stationary for long periods of time.
• Ascending and descending flights of stairs and working at high elevation for long periods of time.
• Working in the dark with loud noises, flashing lights, theatrical haze, and other special effects.
• Utilizing electronic ticket scanners that require the use of physical buttons and touch screens.

Occasional Functions and Working Conditions

• Lifting and moving program boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Hand dexterity in regard ticket scanners.
• Bending and stooping.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including hot and cold temperatures.

TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristics.