Director of Events Management

Job Description

The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, and delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, banquets, and other hotel events. The role typically requires substantial luxury-hospitality experience, strong knowledge of event operations, budgeting, sales strategy, and client relationship management. A degree in hospitality, business, or a related field is advantageous, as are excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop business opportunities, manage key accounts, coordinate closely with food and beverage and operations teams, control event quality and profitability, and ensure consistently high guest satisfaction. Flexibility, professional presentation, commercial awareness, and the ability to work under pressure and across varied schedules are essential.

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 international markets. The company is known for refined accommodation, attentive service, distinctive dining, and wellness experiences. Its Philippine properties include major city and resort destinations, serving business travelers, families, leisure guests, and large events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalized hospitality, operational standards, employee development, and creating memorable guest experiences. Depending on the property, employees may work in a busy urban hotel, a beachfront resort, or a large integrated destination with extensive conference and banquet facilities. Benefits and compensation commonly vary by property, experience, service charge performance, and the candidate’s overall package.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other island destinations, particularly in hotels, resorts, food and beverage, events, tourism, and wellness. Filipino workplace culture is generally warm, relationship-focused, respectful, and collaborative, while English is widely used in professional settings. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, relaxed communities, and lower everyday costs than many international cities, although transport, healthcare access, and utilities may be more limited outside major centers. 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. Employers often assist with documentation, accommodation, flights, or relocation, but this varies. Candidates should check the specific property, local housing costs, climate, transport, and employment terms before relocating.