Events Manager - Socials

Job Description

The Events Manager - Socials is responsible for planning, selling and delivering weddings, celebrations, parties and other social events at Fairmont Makati. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, events, business or a related field, together with several years of hotel, catering or event-management experience. Strong client relationship, negotiation, budgeting and organizational skills are expected, along with excellent written and spoken English. The successful candidate should be commercially focused, creative, attentive to detail and confident managing suppliers, banquet teams and multiple events simultaneously. Flexibility, professionalism, teamwork and a polished approach to luxury-service standards are essential.

Company Info

Fairmont Makati is a luxury hotel in Makati City, one of Metro Manila’s leading business, shopping and entertainment districts. It is part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hospitality brand within Accor, a global hotel and travel group. The property serves business and leisure guests with upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and professional banquet services. Its events operation caters to corporate functions, weddings, private celebrations and social gatherings, combining international service standards with local Filipino hospitality. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where guest satisfaction, teamwork, attention to detail and commercial performance are highly valued. Working at Fairmont Makati can provide experience in luxury hotel operations and access to career development opportunities across Accor’s regional and international network.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, events, food and beverage, business-process outsourcing and education opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and other major destinations. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Life in Manila provides extensive dining, shopping and entertainment, although traffic, humidity and higher housing costs near business districts should be considered. Employees relocating from overseas normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with support from the hiring company; requirements can change, so confirmation with Philippine immigration authorities is important. Makati offers modern apartments, international schools, hospitals and convenient amenities, but accommodation may be costly. New arrivals should budget for rent, transport, utilities, healthcare and deposits, and research local employment rules before accepting an offer.