Assistant Events Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Events Manager supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, meetings, and corporate functions. Typical requirements include experience in hotel events, banqueting, catering, or hospitality operations; strong organisational and communication skills; attention to detail; and the ability to manage several priorities under pressure. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting, quotations, guest coordination, and supplier liaison is useful. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with sales, food and beverage, kitchen, and operations teams, coordinate event arrangements, supervise service delivery, resolve guest concerns, and maintain Shangri-La’s service standards. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is normally required.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognised for personalised service, comfortable surroundings, and the Asian-inspired hospitality values associated with its brand. Shangri-La properties in Malaysia serve leisure travellers, business guests, weddings, conferences, and large-scale events. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, warmth, teamwork, and strong attention to guest experience. Depending on the property, benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, accommodation or relocation assistance, medical coverage, service charge, and discounted stays. Exact benefits and salary depend on the hotel, candidate’s experience, and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations. Event professionals can find work in hotels, convention centres, resorts, restaurants, and destination-management companies. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed island life, with affordable food, tropical weather, beaches, rainforests, and strong public transport in major cities. Foreign nationals usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass before starting work; the employer normally handles the application, while qualifications and salary thresholds may apply. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, insurance, and visa processing, and confirm whether accommodation and flights are included. Malaysia is generally welcoming, but customs, religious practices, and local workplace etiquette should be respected.