Date posted: May 11, 2026

Job description:

7 Paintings Showmaster – Fairlane Hotel

Location: Nashville, TN
Job Type: Coursed Dinner | Evenings & Weekends | Technology Driven

Part Time | PTO eligible | 401k eligible | Hourly + Gratuity

What is 7 Paintings?

7 Paintings is a live, immersive dining experience that blends fine dining with theatrical storytelling. Over the course of the evening, guests move through a series of artist‑inspired courses, each paired with music, visuals, and guided interaction that transforms the dining room into a shared performance. Every night runs like a live show—carefully timed, detail‑driven, and designed to feel effortless to the guest.

7 Paintings in an international show which originated in Germany. The Fairlane Hotel is one of only four venues in the country, making this experience even more special to our guests.

For the team, this is not traditional restaurant service. It’s hospitality, production, and storytelling all working together.

About the Role

The Showmaster is the lead operator and experience owner of 7 Paintings, a live, technology-based, immersive dining event where storytelling, food, sound, and atmosphere move together in real time. While the experience is precisely timed, it must never feel rushed to the guest.

This role fully owns show flow, service pacing, and all technical cueing throughout the evening, while also leading with calm, polished hospitality on the dining room floor.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience

Set the tone for the evening with elevated language and composed presence
Ensure guests feel welcomed, guided, and never rushed
Protect the guest experience from visible stress or operational disruptions
Model polished hospitality behavior for the team
Show & Technical Control

Operate all show elements live (lighting, sound, projections, video cues)
Initiate and transition each show segment based on real‑time service conditions
Adjust pacing as needed to maintain flow without impacting guest comfort
Monitor and manage volume and lighting levels throughout the experience
Service & Team Coordination

Act as the central point of communication between front‑of‑house, kitchen, and bar
Signal transitions between courses and experiential moments
Support servers during high‑volume or complex portions of service
Walk the dining room continuously to monitor guest progress, waters, and tables
Pre‑Show Preparation

Review reservations, dietary restrictions, and special notes
Assist with seating strategy to support both guest experience and kitchen flow
Prepare and organize show materials, including edible components such as printed edible paper or specialty presentation items
Ensure show tools, tablescapes, and interactive elements are fully prepared
Conduct final checks of the dining room and all show elements prior to guest arrival
Post‑Show Responsibilities

Guide a thoughtful and unrushed close to the guest experience
Support check timing so guests do not feel pressured to leave
Assist with resetting or striking the room for the next event
Help organize, store, or restock show materials for future use
Ensure staff checkout and end‑of‑night procedures are completed properly
Communicate show notes or issues to management
Qualifications

Prior leadership or floor‑management experience in hospitality or events
Strong multitasking ability and situational awareness
Comfortable standing, walking, and moving throughout an entire service
Availability for evenings and weekends
Experience with AV, live cues, or show control
Experience in fine dining, immersive dining, live events, or theater‑like environments
Calm, organized, and decisive under pressure
Can manage service flow, guest experience, and technical execution simultaneously
Why This Role Is Unique

You are not just managing service — you are running a live experience
The Showmaster fully owns timing, flow, and show execution
Success is measured by how seamless and calm the room feels
This role blends hospitality leadership, production control, and creativity
This is a Fairlane Hotel employee position with a focus as a 7 Paintings Showmaster. The employee in this position will still receive all Fairlane Hotel training and communications, abide by all Fairlane Hotel policies and handbook procedures, and receive all applicable Fairlane Hotel employee benefits. This employee may be asked to perform additional duties outside of the 7 Paintings service as needed.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Must be willing to undergo a background check. All offers are contingent upon background check results.

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Paid training
Work Location: In person