I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Four Seasons (Denver, CO)
Interview
4 interview step process as per Four Seasons policy.
Submitted application through website, was contacted by HR for a 1:1 interview. Questions are situation based to mainly evaluate attitude and logic. Questions like, "Why Four Seasons?" "Tell me about a time where you had a conflict" Interview lasted around 45 minutes. Interviewer was very friendly and warm. Make sure to ask your interviewer good questions at the end of the interview. Very general attitude based questions
After following up, was interviewed by department manager a few weeks later. Make sure to do research on the department you're applying for. Was asked more specific role based situational questions to feel out your previous training and your methods. Many of the questions were the same as HR questions. Interview was professional but very laid back. More general attitude questions with some specific job related questions
They are mainly looking for someone who is warm and genuinely friendly and is willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of guests. Attitude is key. They are wanting to hire more for attitude because skill can be taught later. If the department head likes you, they are usually your direct supervisor and will vouch for you for the next two interviews. Next two interviews are just for the higher ups to give their OK and see if you will fit with company culture. Each interview will give you an insight to company culture. (its great!)
Next interview is with division head and it was very short. At this point they usually trust your department head's word on their opinion of you.
Next interview is with GM of hotel. Short and sweet, they ask very general questions that is more conversational to see how you respond rather than testing out your skills. Every interviewer just wants to see passion and friendliness and the willingness to grow with the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you went above and beyond the expectation of service?
Why Four Seasons
How have you dealt with an upset guest
Where do you see yourself in the future?
What is your weakness?
Four Seasons demands long hours, are you prepared to do that?
What do you know about Four Seasons?
What do you like about the position you're applying for?
Would you ever break a rule to please a guest?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Four Seasons (Orlando, FL) in Nov 2016
Interview
Three separate interviews, all in one day. About a 4 hour process. First interviewed with HR. Generic questions like "why the four seasons", and "give me an example of...". Waited an hour to meet with manager of restaurant. Way more personal and intimate interview. Pretty much talked about what my schedule will be like, the uniform, what a day on the floor will be like, etc. Then was asked to wait another hour to meet with HR once more. This time a group interview setting. Pretty much a teamwork exercise seeing how everyone will possibly work as a team.
Was asked to stay for each additional interview spanning from 1pm to 5pm for them to tell me "we will get back you in two days with our decision.." Next day receive an e-mail stating they will unfortunately not continue my application process.
Talked to another applicant who drove over an hour three separate times for those three interviews only to also be turned down. Very large waste of time, not sure why three separate interviews are needed to make the decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at the Four Seasons?
Give me an example of a time where you had to make a split second decision.
Example of a time where you went above and beyond for your guest.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Four Seasons (Seattle, WA) in Dec 2014
Interview
The interview process takes about 4 to 5 hours. You will meet first with your potential direct manager for a normal interview. Next you will meet with the Human Resources manager, the department manager, and finally the hotel's general manager. Don't be intimidated! These interviews are mainly to see how friendly and appropriate you are when you interact with new people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think of when you hear someone say "the Four Seasons?"