Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager coordinates conferences, weddings, banquets, and other social or corporate functions at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. Requirements typically include several years of hotel event, catering, or conference experience, strong communication and organizational skills, commercial awareness, and confidence working with luxury clients. Fluency in English is normally expected; Malay and other languages are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to manage event planning from enquiry to execution, prepare proposals and budgets, coordinate with culinary and operational teams, maintain high service standards, resolve issues calmly, and support revenue targets. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

Company Info

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is a luxury hotel located in the KL Sentral district, operated under Marriott International’s St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand. The hotel offers refined accommodation, signature butler service, fine dining, event venues, wellness facilities, and personalized guest experiences. St. Regis properties are known for polished service, elegant design, and attention to detail, serving discerning leisure travelers, business guests, and high-profile events. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of brands and hotels across many countries. Employees typically work within structured service standards, international training programs, and a multicultural environment. The Events Manager supports the hotel’s meetings, weddings, banquets, and social-event business while collaborating closely with sales, food and beverage, culinary, and operations teams.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations, including hotels, restaurants, events, tourism, and wellness. Kuala Lumpur provides the widest employment market, modern public transport, international schools, shopping, and diverse dining, while island locations offer a slower lifestyle, beaches, diving, and seasonal tourism work. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with English widely used in hotels and business. Living costs are moderate by regional standards, though central Kuala Lumpur rents can be high. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the company handling immigration procedures and eligibility requirements. Candidates should secure a written offer, confirm accommodation and healthcare benefits, and check passport, medical, and document rules before relocating. Malaysia’s tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with monsoon patterns varying by coast.