Manager, Events

Job Description

The Manager, Events role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering successful events at Shangri-La Singapore. Candidates should have relevant experience in hotel events, conference services, banquets or event sales, with strong organisational, communication and customer-service skills. The role requires managing client enquiries, preparing proposals and budgets, coordinating with operational departments, supervising event execution and ensuring high service standards. Candidates are expected to be commercially aware, detail-oriented and capable of managing several events and deadlines at once. Flexibility, professional presentation, negotiation ability and a hands-on approach are important, along with confidence working with guests, corporate clients and internal teams.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. The brand is known for personalised service, Asian-inspired hospitality and high-quality accommodation, dining, wellness and event experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel set in extensive tropical gardens near Orchard Road. It serves leisure travellers, business guests, weddings, conferences and social events, supported by multiple restaurants, meeting spaces and guest facilities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where attention to detail, teamwork, guest care and professional standards are strongly valued. The company offers opportunities across hotel operations, events, food and beverage, sales, finance and corporate support functions.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state and a major destination for hospitality, tourism, business events and international companies. Job opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, attractions, airlines, convention venues, retail and corporate services. The culture is multicultural, English-speaking and generally professional, with Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences. Singapore offers excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, modern healthcare and a safe urban lifestyle, although accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Popular leisure activities include exploring hawker centres, museums, parks, beaches and neighbourhoods such as Marina Bay, Chinatown and Little India. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government approval. Relocating workers should arrange a valid pass before starting work, budget carefully for housing and understand local employment and tax requirements.