Senior Events Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other hotel events. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, several years of experience in hotel events, catering or banqueting, and strong knowledge of event operations. The candidate should have excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills, commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers, clients and operational teams. Experience with luxury hotels, event-management systems and sales targets is advantageous. The role requires flexibility, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with a polished, guest-focused approach.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its properties are known for attentive service, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and business and leisure event services. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu. The group places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, genuine hospitality, employee development and cultural sensitivity. A Senior Events Manager typically works closely with sales, catering, banqueting, culinary, finance and front-office teams to deliver profitable and memorable events. Compensation and benefits can vary by property, experience, service-charge performance and whether accommodation or other relocation support is included.