Manager, Events

Job Description

The Manager, Events role at Shangri-La Singapore typically requires experience in hotel events, banqueting, conference planning, or hospitality sales, together with strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills. The successful candidate is expected to manage event enquiries from planning through execution, prepare proposals and budgets, coordinate with culinary and operational teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure high service standards. Candidates should be commercially aware, guest-focused, confident handling multiple deadlines, and comfortable using hotel systems and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Singapore’s events market and previous experience in a luxury hotel or international hospitality environment would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across major cities and leisure destinations worldwide. Its properties are known for personalised service, distinctive Asian hospitality, and premium accommodation, dining, meeting, and wellness facilities. Shangri-La Singapore is an established luxury hotel located near Orchard Road, offering guestrooms, restaurants, extensive event spaces, gardens, and facilities for conferences, weddings, and social occasions. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service excellence, employee development, and operational professionalism. Depending on the position, employees may work closely with international guests, corporate clients, event organisers, and colleagues across multiple hotel departments. Benefits and compensation vary according to experience, contract terms, and the specific property’s policies.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, events, tourism, food and beverage, technology, finance, and international business. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare, diverse food, shopping, and abundant entertainment. Living costs are relatively high, especially rent, although public transport is affordable and efficient. Foreign employees generally require a work pass sponsored or supported by an eligible employer; the Employment Pass and S Pass are common routes, subject to salary and qualification criteria that may change. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, and tax registration, and check current requirements with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower before relocating.