Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager plans, coordinates and delivers conferences, weddings, banquets and other events, ensuring smooth operations and excellent guest experiences. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business or a related field, together with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong communication, negotiation, budgeting and organizational skills are essential. The successful candidate is expected to manage client relationships, coordinate with food and beverage and operations teams, oversee event details, resolve issues quickly and meet revenue and service targets. Flexibility, professional presentation, attention to detail and the ability to work weekends, holidays and under pressure are important.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and residences across the world. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and distinctive guest experiences. Its Philippine properties include major luxury resorts and city hotels, serving leisure travelers, business guests, weddings and large corporate events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalized service, employee development, operational excellence and responsible business practices. An Events Manager can expect to work in a polished, international environment with close cooperation between sales, banquets, culinary, rooms and executive teams. The company generally looks for people who are guest-focused, commercially aware, culturally sensitive and capable of maintaining luxury standards while managing demanding schedules and detailed event requirements.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events and travel services, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Davao. The culture is welcoming, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, tropical weather and abundant outdoor activities. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit; employers commonly assist with the Alien Employment Permit and appropriate immigration status. Candidates should confirm requirements with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and their employer before relocating. Housing, transport and healthcare are easier to arrange in major cities, while resort islands may have fewer services and higher costs for imported goods. A valid passport, employment contract, medical checks and clean immigration record are typically required.