Senior Events Manager

Job Description

The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, banquets and other events while meeting guest, client and revenue expectations. Candidates should have several years of experience in hotel event operations, catering or event sales, preferably within an international luxury property. Strong leadership, negotiation, budgeting, presentation and communication skills are essential. The role requires close coordination with sales, banquet, culinary, front office and support departments, along with accurate forecasting and reporting. The successful candidate is expected to be highly organised, commercially focused, guest-oriented and confident managing multiple events, suppliers, teams and last-minute changes. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is normally required.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognised for its hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, refined accommodation, extensive dining, wellness facilities and professional conference and event services. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties serving business travellers, leisure guests, weddings and major corporate functions. The company places strong emphasis on personalised service, operational standards, employee development and creating memorable guest experiences. Roles within its hotels typically involve collaboration across multicultural teams and departments, with opportunities to build a career in an international hospitality environment. Exact duties, benefits and compensation vary by property, location and the candidate’s experience.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, events, tourism, restaurants and travel services, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and other major destinations. The culture is friendly, family-oriented and strongly influenced by Filipino hospitality, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living to relaxed island communities; living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although accommodation in resort areas can be expensive. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with support from the hiring company. Relocating employees should confirm contract terms, accommodation, insurance, tax obligations and dependent arrangements before arrival. The country has a tropical climate, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season. New arrivals should research transport, healthcare access, local customs and the specific island’s infrastructure.