Director of Events Management

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The Director of Events Management leads the planning, sales, and delivery of conferences, weddings, banquets, and other hotel events. Requirements typically include a degree in hospitality, business, or a related field, substantial experience in luxury hotel events, strong knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting, contracts, and client relationship management, plus excellent English communication and leadership skills. The successful candidate is expected to develop event revenue, manage key accounts, coordinate effectively with culinary and operations teams, maintain Shangri-La service standards, and ensure every event is delivered safely, creatively, and profitably. Flexibility, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, wellness facilities, and carefully designed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates major city and resort properties, including locations in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company offers careers across hotel operations, events, food and beverage, finance, sales, engineering, and guest services. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, commercial discipline, and a strong commitment to personalized service. Benefits may include service charge, meals, insurance, staff discounts, training, and career opportunities within the wider Shangri-La network.