The schedule and predicted time off.
Management
Coworkers
Location
Training
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to really get to know the company
Advice
Ask as many questions during the training process. Write your own notes down!
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Sales Management Intern
March - August 2020 • Beverly Hills, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed how management introduced me to the role and assigned me responsibilities.
What I wish was different
I only wish this could have been in-person as the role was transformed greatly to be virtual.
Advice
I would recommend joining this team as they taught me a lot and were very welcoming.
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Hospaitality Coordinator
August 2016 • New York City, NY
What I liked
First hand experience on true luxury hotel management. Four seasons is extreme when it comes to guest satisfaction, and recognition.
What I wish was different
I have to work every holiday
Advice
Be sure that you are ready to fully commit to this job. You will spend anywhere from 45-50 hours there a week. The guests have extremely high expectations and if you aren’t able to push your feelings aside and stay professional then this job isn’t the right fit for you.
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Bartender
June 2015 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Making money
What I wish was different
Dealing with people
Advice
Stay positive
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Valet parking attendant
June - August 2019 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
The employees were all incredibly friendly, and the pay was very competitive.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
If you are friendly and hardworking you have the potential to make really good money doing valet.
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Public Relations Intern
June - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
This internship allowed me to experience first hand what a person in a marketing department would do. I liked being able to experience this after taking classes about the topics.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to try out different departments.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, that is how you will learn!
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Kitchen Steward
August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The enviroment.
What I wish was different
Maybe a little slower paced.
Advice
Stay ready for any event.
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Rooms Intern
May - August 2018 • Vail, CO
What I liked
Intensive customer-service training experience. Fantastic location & lots to do in the area.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Guest Services Intern
May - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I loved getting to meet so many different people and work in a high stakes, high profile environment. I was able to problem pacify situations for celebrities, senators, royalty and the world's .001%. No pressure, right? But honestly- the pressure brings out the best in you as an employee, and working with um... high expectation.... people brings out the best in you as a person. You learn to deal with all people socially and professionally.
I love travel, so it was great to have an oportunity to assist guests with their travel experience and show them what SF, and FS, are made of. I loved having real responsibility that affected someone other than myself. Part of my job was to make the 5 star experience just as great for the kids as it is for their parents. This included purchasing kids toys, bedding, and amenities and creating a platform for a future kids room in the hotel.
I got to be a fully functioning adult!
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had a tad bit more training, but honestly, learning on the job was probably best for my development in the fast paced industry, even though it was stressful.
Advice
1. Don't be afraid to shoot the moon when applying for internships!!! I have no background in hospitality (I'm a classics major) and no contact within the Four Seasons, but I applied, went through my interviews with confidence and honesty, and I got the job. And got a raise. Don't let your major or self imposed limitations prevent you from applying to internships you think sound cool!!!!
2. Buy comfortable shoes.
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Food and Beverage intern
May - July 2018 • Kailua, HI
What I liked
Good pay, provided lunches, great job training
What I wish was different
More involvement in different departments
Advice
Wear sunscreen and polarized shades when working in Kona, and be flexible with guests.
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Finance Intern
June - August 2018 • Westlake Village, CA
What I liked
I love that I was able to make a difference. I completed a project on excel highlighting underperforming menu items according to quantity sold and gross sales for each of the hotel's seven food and beverage outlets. I also did a financial analysis of implementing an organic food option by comparing different suppliers. The model looks at the quality of the food, the size of the supplier, price, and a few other factors, to determine the impact of implementing organic food on customer satisfaction, food cost percentage, and the selling price. This model will be used throughout the hotel’s upcoming rennovation. It was a wonderful opportunity!
What I wish was different
Internship was as expected!
Advice
Apply what you learn in school to your internship as much as you can to impress your managers!
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Worldwide Sales & Marketing Intern
September 2017 • New York City, NY
What I liked
My coworkers are SO helpful! They always encourage me to ask lots of questions and to gain as much experience as I can. I have had several internships throughout college, but none of them have given me so many opportunities to learn as Four Seasons. The office is all women, and is a very girl-power environment - which is much different than any type of office I thought I would be in. I love the culture of the women in the office, and everyone is treated equally. We all get lunch together every day, and we can talk about things outside of work, as well as joke about the work environment to lighten everyone's day.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more days in my week to dedicate to this internship - if I could have interned here over the Summer I would have been so happy! I am a full-time student, so can only work two full days a week.
Advice
Ask questions! It sounds so simple, but the women in this office seem very intrigued by the questions that we have, and love to share their experiences and help as much as they can. Come prepared to learn - always take notes while working and when people are explaining things because it moves very fast.
