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SongTeller Hotel

Listening Lobby Server

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Listening Lobby Server position provides a unique opportunity for the right individual to be involved in opening restaurant operations efforts for Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel featuring 245 ...

MCC Nashville

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Outside Sales Professional - Security Solutions

Nashville, TN · On-site

Identify Client Needs and current problems by listening and exploring current issues * Build Client Solutions based on client feedback and MCC proven products and services * Conduct Professional ...

Riverview Decks

Field Sales Representative

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$200K/yr

Listens more than they speak and truly seeks to understand before offering a solution * Leads with a servant's heart and rolls out the red carpet for every client, every time * Takes full ownership ...

Heart to Heart Hospice

Clinical Liaison - RN

Memphis, TN · On-site

$63K - $85K/yr

We create authentic bonds by listening deeply, communicating openly, and honoring every story. O - Obligation to Act, Listen, and Honor: We Always GO, Always Listen, Always Honor. I - Integrity in ...

Riverview Decks

Field Sales Representative

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Listens more than they speak and truly seeks to understand before offering a solution * Leads with a servant's heart and rolls out the red carpet for every client, every time * Takes full ownership ...

Heart to Heart Hospice

Clinical Liaison - RN

Memphis, TN · On-site

$58K - $78K/yr

We create authentic bonds by listening deeply, communicating openly, and honoring every story. O - Obligation to Act, Listen, and Honor: We Always GO, Always Listen, Always Honor. I - Integrity in ...

The Melting Pot

Server

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Handle guests' complaints by listening to their concerns, always informing a manager, and resolving issues PLUS ONE to ensure overall guest satisfaction. Benefits of the Job: * Great pay * Flexible ...

Denny's

Server

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$2.13 - $20/hr

Handle guests' complaints by listening to their concerns, always informing a manager, and resolving issues PLUS ONE to ensure overall guest satisfaction. Perks of the Job: * Great pay * Flexible ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for listener in Tennessee is $12.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $7.84 and $15.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a listener?

A Listener job typically involves actively engaging with individuals to provide emotional support, guidance, or simply a non-judgmental space for them to express themselves. Listeners may work in professional counseling settings, helplines, or informal peer support roles. The primary responsibility is to attentively hear others, show empathy, and sometimes offer resources or advice. This role is valuable in mental health, customer service, and mediation fields. Effective listening skills, patience, and confidentiality are key to success in this job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the listener position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Listener, you need strong active listening skills, empathy, emotional intelligence, and often a background in counseling or social work. Familiarity with call center software, confidentiality protocols, and sometimes certification in crisis intervention or counseling can be required. Exceptional patience, nonjudgmental communication, and resilience under emotional strain are crucial soft skills for this position. These skills help ensure individuals in distress feel heard, supported, and guided appropriately.

What are some common challenges faced by listeners, and how are these typically addressed?

Listeners often encounter emotionally intense conversations with individuals facing stress, grief, or crisis, which can be challenging and emotionally demanding. To address this, organizations typically provide regular supervision, ongoing training in de-escalation and self-care techniques, and opportunities for peer support. Team meetings and debriefing sessions help Listeners process difficult calls and maintain their own well-being. A strong support system and open communication within the team ensures that Listeners feel prepared and confident in handling a variety of complex situations.

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Infographic showing various Listener job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Internship, and 91% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $25,865 per year, or $12.4 per hour.

Listening Lobby Server

SongTeller Hotel

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Herschend is seeking a enthusiastic and talented Server to add to our restaurant operations team for our newest hospitality venture, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel, located in the heart of Downtown Nashville. The ideal candidate is driven to provide excellent dining experiences for our guests through proper steps of service and maintain a great work environment for our fellow hosts and vendors at our Listening Lobby, our daytime space for bites and beverages.
Inspired by Dolly Parton's epic career and trailblazing spirit, SongTeller Hotel in Nashville is as unique as the global icon herself. Dolly welcomes guests to a place where they can Love Every Moment; it is a place to unplug, to connect with loved ones and to be entertained.
The Listening Lobby Server position provides a unique opportunity for the right individual to be involved in opening restaurant operations efforts for Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel featuring 245 rooms, two F&B Entertainment venues, a market, and Dolly Parton's Museum. This position is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while simultaneously ensuring the success and profitability of our unique bar offerings. The recipe for the right Server will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, mentor and motivator. To achieve success in this role, one must drive results while adhering to our Heartspitality® culture. This position requires genuine passion for music and cocktails, as the listening lobby will feature acoustic performances!
SongTeller Hotel Nashville is more than just a place to rest your head, it's a hub of music, style, and hospitality designed the Dolly-way. Sprinkled with glamour, artistic surprises and a sense of humor - it's an experience as unforgettable as the entertainer herself. SongTeller Hotel celebrates the people, talent and setting of the destination, weaving the local music and culinary scenes together. So come experience the unique charm, and hospitality that could only be created by the iconic hostess herself!
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Checks with Manager for daily objectives
  • Properly setting up/closing down the dining spaces with accuracy and ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked
  • Inspects dining room for cleanliness
  • Provide excellent dining experiences for our guests through proper steps of service
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the beverage menu including spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic offerings
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the food menu
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes
  • Performs service, busser and runner duties as appropriate
  • Must be willing to work in other disciplines within the department as directed by management
  • Uses POS accurately. Handles card transactions as directed
  • Participate in upsell strategies as directed by management
  • Participates in daily line ups
  • Practices service standards and current training throughout service

This job description is not an "all-inclusive' list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilities required to perform this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6 months of previous job-related experience, Preferred
  • Must be able to obtain Serve Safe/TABC Server Certification
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Basic computer knowledge and usage preferred
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check

ABOUT DOLLY PARTON'S SONGTELLER HOTEL & HERSCHEND
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel is the newest hospitality venture of Herschend, the world's largest family-owned themed attractions company that's been Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® for seven generations. Our 12,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertain 15 million guests each year across our two-dozen wholesome family entertainment brands. Each offers distinctive experiences that inspire discovery and deliver on Herschend's commitment that every guest leaves with two things: a smile and a deeper connection with one another.
The heart of Herschend's success has long been the world-renowned hospitality that's rooted in our DNA. We call it Heartspitality®. It's a unique culture that blends our ethos of Leading with Love and our purpose of Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® to create real impact and joy that spreads through our hosts to our guests and out into our communities.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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