Manager, Events

Job Description

The Manager, Events is expected to plan, coordinate and deliver successful meetings, conferences, weddings and social functions at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, events or business, along with several years of experience in hotel events, catering or conference operations. The successful candidate should be confident managing clients, suppliers, budgets, timelines and internal departments. Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple events, solve problems quickly and maintain high service standards. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected. Experience with luxury hotels, event sales systems and Singapore’s hospitality market would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Singapore is a luxury five-star hotel located near Orchard Road and is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company originating in Asia. The hotel is known for its extensive gardens, elegant accommodation, restaurants, recreational facilities and large-scale meetings and events. It serves business travellers, leisure guests, wedding parties and corporate clients, with a strong emphasis on personalised Asian hospitality. Shangri-La Singapore offers a broad range of career opportunities across guest services, food and beverage, culinary operations, events, sales, finance, engineering and hotel administration. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured service standards and opportunities for professional development. The hotel’s event operations support conferences, banquets, weddings and private functions, making teamwork, attention to detail and polished customer service particularly important.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state and a major centre for hospitality, finance, technology, aviation and international business. Hotel and event professionals can find opportunities in luxury hotels, convention venues, restaurants, resorts and destination-management companies. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Life is safe, efficient and convenient, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare and a wide range of dining and entertainment. Housing can be expensive, especially near central areas, so many employees share accommodation or live further from the city centre. Singapore has a tropical climate with year-round heat, humidity and frequent rain. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary and eligibility requirements. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, housing costs, medical coverage and relocation assistance before accepting an offer.