Manager, Events

Job Description

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.

Company Info

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.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, finance, technology, healthcare and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western influences, reflected in its food, festivals and languages. The lifestyle is safe, clean and efficient, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare and abundant shopping, dining and entertainment. Housing and daily expenses can be high, particularly near central districts, so candidates should compare accommodation costs with the offered salary. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to qualification, salary and government approval. Employers often guide successful applicants through the process, but relocation planning should include accommodation, insurance, banking and tax matters. Singapore’s tropical climate is warm and humid throughout the year, with frequent rain.