Manager, Events

Job Description

The Manager, Events role at Shangri-La Singapore is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conferences, banquets, weddings and other corporate or social events. Candidates typically need hospitality or event-management experience, strong client-service and communication skills, excellent organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers and multiple deadlines. The successful candidate is expected to develop client relationships, support event sales, coordinate closely with hotel departments, maintain high service standards and resolve issues professionally. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends and public holidays. Knowledge of hotel event operations and previous experience in a luxury hospitality environment would be advantageous.

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 and other international markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a landmark five-star property set in approximately 15 acres of tropical gardens near Orchard Road. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, leisure facilities, extensive meeting spaces and a wide range of events and banquet services. The brand is known for personalised Asian hospitality, attentive service and high operating standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, events, wellness, finance and hotel administration. Working for the group can provide valuable international hospitality experience, structured training and potential career mobility within its global network.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state and a major hub for hospitality, tourism, aviation, finance and international business. Job opportunities are available in hotels, restaurants, events, attractions, retail and corporate services, although competition is strong and employers usually prefer relevant experience. The culture is multicultural, orderly and fast-paced, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle options range from excellent public transport, shopping and dining to parks, beaches and a lively arts scene. Singapore is generally safe, clean and convenient, but accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government approval. Candidates should secure a written offer before relocating, check pass eligibility, arrange suitable housing and budget for deposits, healthcare and transportation.