Manager, Events

Job Description

The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling, coordinating and delivering conferences, meetings, weddings and social functions at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business or event management, several years of hotel or events experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and confidence managing clients, suppliers and internal departments. The successful candidate is expected to develop event proposals, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate banquet and operational teams, resolve issues professionally, and maintain high service standards. Flexibility, attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to work evenings, weekends and under pressure are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities and extensive meeting and event spaces. Shangri-La Singapore is an established five-star hotel set in landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. It serves leisure travellers, corporate guests, wedding parties and large conference groups. The company places strong emphasis on hospitality excellence, guest satisfaction, teamwork, professional development and responsible business practices. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to build experience across hotel operations, events and international hospitality.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state and a leading Asian hub for hospitality, meetings, finance, technology and tourism. Event professionals can find opportunities in luxury hotels, convention venues, restaurants, destination-management companies and corporate event agencies. The culture is multicultural, efficient and service-oriented, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle benefits include excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, diverse food, shopping, parks and a safe urban environment, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; managers may qualify for an Employment Pass or, depending on salary and profile, an S Pass. Employers usually guide applicants through the application process. Relocating workers should budget for accommodation, healthcare, transport and initial deposits, and verify current immigration and employment requirements before accepting an offer.