The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and other hotel events for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, event management, business, or a related field, together with several years of experience in hotel banquets, catering, or event sales. The candidate should have strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and budgeting skills, along with confidence managing clients, suppliers, operations teams, and multiple deadlines. Expectations include delivering high service standards, achieving revenue targets, preparing proposals and event plans, resolving issues professionally, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Flexibility, attention to detail, a polished appearance, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays are also important.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is recognized for refined service, comfortable surroundings, strong dining and leisure facilities, and its welcoming approach to guests. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, alongside other hospitality interests. Employees commonly work in a multicultural environment where guest care, teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail are highly valued. The company offers opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, events, sales, engineering, wellness, and corporate services. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, insurance, staff rates, service charge, and career development, although the exact package depends on the property and employment contract.
The Philippines is an archipelago with strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, events, tourism, business services, healthcare, education, and technology. Major hospitality hubs include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and Asian values. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced city living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally warm weather, affordable food, and active social life. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit; requirements vary by nationality and contract, so approval should be arranged before employment begins. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transportation, healthcare, banking, and tropical weather considerations. English is widely used, particularly in hotels and business. Local salaries may be lower than in many international markets, but benefits, service charge, and the relatively affordable cost of living can improve overall compensation.
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