Manager, Events

Role summary

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The Manager, Events is expected to plan, coordinate and deliver corporate, social and hotel events while ensuring excellent guest experiences and commercial results. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, event management, business or a related field, along with several years of hotel or event-sales experience. The candidate should be confident managing budgets, suppliers, timelines and event teams, with strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills. Knowledge of Singapore’s hospitality market, attention to detail, flexibility and proficiency in English are important. The role also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues calmly and build strong relationships with clients and internal departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is recognised for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service and its ‘Shangri-La Cares’ service culture. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent five-star property set among extensive tropical gardens near Orchard Road. It includes multiple accommodation towers, restaurants, meeting venues, leisure facilities and event spaces, serving business travellers, leisure guests, weddings and corporate functions. The company typically offers opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, events, sales, finance and support services. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, warmth, teamwork and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction while maintaining the brand’s luxury standards.