Assistant Director of Events

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Events supports the planning, sales, coordination, and delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, and other functions at The Westin Yokohama. Candidates typically need several years of hotel event, banquet, catering, or conference experience, strong organizational and client-service skills, and the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines. Fluency in Japanese and practical English communication are likely expected. The role requires confident leadership, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and close cooperation with sales, banquet, culinary, front office, and operations teams. The successful candidate should be comfortable negotiating with clients, preparing proposals and budgets, handling event issues professionally, and maintaining Marriott service standards.

Company Info

The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel operated under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district, the hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and event clients. Westin hotels focus on wellbeing through the brand’s wellness-oriented approach, including nutritious dining, fitness facilities, sleep-focused amenities, and restorative guest experiences. The property offers guest rooms, restaurants, meeting and event venues, and professional hospitality services. Marriott International provides structured training, global career opportunities, and access to a broad portfolio of hotel brands. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate genuine care, teamwork, cultural awareness, operational discipline, and consistent attention to guest satisfaction.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, technology, education, finance, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and regional resort areas. Workplace culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, careful communication, and attention to detail. Daily life is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, reliable services, varied food, and a blend of modern cities and traditional communities. Housing and commuting costs can be high in major cities, while regional areas may offer a slower pace and lower expenses. Foreign employees generally need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; common categories include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Skilled Labor. Applicants should confirm qualification, language, sponsorship, and residence requirements with the employer and Japan’s immigration authorities. Japanese ability can significantly improve career prospects and social integration.