Manager, Events

Job Description

The Manager, Events is expected to plan, coordinate and deliver conferences, meetings, weddings and other functions at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, event management or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event experience. The candidate should have strong organisational, communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers, clients and operational teams. The role requires confidence in handling multiple events, meeting revenue and service targets, resolving issues quickly and maintaining Shangri-La’s standards of guest service. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is normally essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across the world. Its properties are known for personalised service, refined accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and distinctive guest experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is the group’s flagship city hotel, set within extensive landscaped gardens near Orchard Road. The property serves leisure travellers, business guests, weddings, conferences and large-scale social events. Employees work in a multicultural environment where service excellence, professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail are strongly valued. The group offers career opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, finance, sales, engineering and corporate functions, with opportunities for training and international mobility depending on business needs and performance.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, finance, technology and international business. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian and global influences, reflected in its food, festivals and multilingual communities. The lifestyle is convenient and safe, with efficient public transport, modern healthcare, shopping, parks and a lively dining scene, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Singapore has a tropical climate with year-round heat, humidity and frequent rainfall. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to current salary and eligibility rules. Candidates should secure a written offer before relocating, confirm pass sponsorship, arrange accommodation and budget for deposits, transport and healthcare. English is widely used in workplaces and everyday administration.