Assistant Event Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Event Manager supports the planning and delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, and other functions at Le Méridien Putrajaya. Responsibilities typically include coordinating with clients, preparing event details and schedules, liaising with food and beverage and operations teams, monitoring event setup and service, handling guest requests, and supporting post-event follow-up. Candidates are generally expected to have hospitality or event-management experience, strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with clients and multiple departments. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is important. Experience with hotel systems, banquet operations, sales coordination, and knowledge of local event markets would be advantageous.

About the employer

Le Méridien Putrajaya is an upscale hotel in Malaysia’s administrative capital, located near major government offices, shopping areas, attractions, and Putrajaya International Convention Centre. The property operates under the Le Méridien brand, part of Marriott International, which is known for European-inspired design, contemporary hospitality, and destination-focused guest experiences. The hotel serves business travellers, government and corporate clients, leisure guests, weddings, conferences, and social events. Its facilities typically include guest rooms, restaurants, meeting spaces, banquet services, wellness amenities, and event-support operations. Working at the hotel offers exposure to international service standards, structured Marriott training, multicultural guests, and large-scale hospitality events. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, guest focus, and consistent attention to detail.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality and event opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak, with demand across hotels, resorts, restaurants, conventions, and tourism businesses. The culture is multicultural, blending Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences, with diverse food, festivals, and languages. Lifestyle costs are moderate, though Kuala Lumpur and resort islands can be more expensive; public transport is strongest in major cities. Malaysia is not one island but includes Peninsular Malaysia and part of Borneo, alongside many islands. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit or Employment Pass, and approval depends on the position, qualifications, nationality, and immigration rules. Relocating employees should confirm accommodation, medical cover, transport, tax obligations, and contract terms before arrival. Putrajaya is modern, planned, quieter than Kuala Lumpur, and roughly 30–40 minutes from the capital by car.