The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, social functions and corporate events while meeting guest-experience and revenue targets. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or event management, several years of hotel or event-sales experience, strong knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting and event coordination, and excellent English communication skills. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, organised, confident in negotiations and presentations, attentive to detail, and able to lead teams and manage multiple events under pressure. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is expected, together with a professional approach and strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders Hotels. The group is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service, premium accommodation, extensive dining, wellness facilities and large-scale meeting and event venues. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties serve business and leisure travellers in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Boracay. Employees generally work in service-focused, multicultural environments with opportunities in hotel operations, events, food and beverage, sales and corporate functions. Benefits, working conditions and career-development opportunities vary by property and employment contract.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Cebu, Palawan, Boracay and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, events, food and beverage, tourism sales and guest services. The culture is warm, sociable and family-oriented, with English widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle ranges from busy metropolitan living in Manila to relaxed beach communities, though island locations may have higher costs for imported goods and fewer urban conveniences. A foreign employee normally needs an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment approval and Bureau of Immigration processing. Employers often assist with documentation, but requirements should be confirmed before relocation. Candidates should budget for housing, transport, healthcare and flights, and research local weather, commuting, tax obligations and emergency services. Filipino citizens generally need standard employment documentation and may still require local registration depending on the role.
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