Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager plans and delivers conferences, weddings, meetings, banquets, and other functions from initial enquiry through completion. The role typically requires a degree or diploma in hospitality, events, business, or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-management experience. Strong knowledge of event planning, budgeting, contracts, supplier coordination, and banquet operations is expected. Candidates should communicate confidently, manage multiple deadlines, negotiate effectively, and maintain close relationships with clients and internal departments. Shangri-La would also expect a polished, service-focused professional who can resolve issues calmly, meet revenue targets, supervise event teams, and protect the company’s high standards for guest experience and presentation.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and extensive meeting and event spaces. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in an international environment serving leisure travellers, business guests, families, and large events. The company places strong emphasis on personalised service, operational excellence, professional presentation, teamwork, and staff development. Depending on the property, an Events Manager may support weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, social celebrations, and major hotel functions while coordinating closely with sales, food and beverage, kitchen, rooms, and finance teams.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels and resorts regularly recruit event managers, banquet staff, chefs, front-office employees, sales professionals, and supervisors, especially during peak travel periods. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English-language education and international hospitality. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed beach and island communities; living costs are usually lower outside Manila, although resort areas can be seasonal and expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit, commonly arranged after a job offer, while requirements depend on nationality and contract length. Relocating candidates should confirm accommodation, medical cover, transport, taxes, and permit support with the employer. Local workers should check registration, benefits, and contract terms before accepting an offer.