The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings, banquets, and other events at Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field, together with several years of experience in hotel events, catering, or conference operations. Strong communication, negotiation, budgeting, organization, and customer-service skills are essential. The successful candidate is expected to manage client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate with hotel departments and suppliers, monitor event details and budgets, and ensure smooth execution from planning through completion. Flexibility, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and under pressure are also important.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Founded in Singapore, the group is recognized for its warm Asian hospitality, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and professional conference and events services. Shangri-La properties in the Philippines serve both leisure and business travelers and are known for high service standards, well-developed facilities, and strong attention to guest experience. Employees typically work in a structured international environment with opportunities for hospitality training, career development, and cross-functional experience. Depending on the property, benefits may include service charge, staff meals, healthcare coverage, accommodation support, discounts, and other employee privileges. Events Managers play an important role in delivering memorable functions while supporting revenue, guest satisfaction, and the hotel's reputation.
The Philippines is an archipelago offering varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, events, food and beverage, business services, and technology. Major employment hubs include Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Clark, and Davao. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and diverse regional communities. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed beach and island communities, with generally affordable food, transport, and accommodation outside central business districts. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) work visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocation planning should include housing, healthcare, insurance, taxes, transport, and potential typhoon or flooding risks. English is widely used in professional settings, while learning basic Filipino phrases can help with daily life and workplace relationships.
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