Catering & Event Manager

Role summary

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The Catering & Event Manager is expected to plan, coordinate and deliver successful conferences, banquets, weddings and social functions at Mercure Living Putrajaya. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, events, business or a related field, along with several years of experience in hotel catering, banquet operations or event sales. The candidate should be confident managing client relationships, preparing proposals and budgets, coordinating with kitchen and service teams, negotiating with suppliers, and monitoring event quality. Strong communication, organization, presentation and problem-solving skills are essential. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is expected, together with commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage several events under pressure.

About the employer

Mercure is Accor’s internationally recognised midscale hotel brand, offering locally inspired stays with reliable service and comfortable accommodation. Mercure Living Putrajaya is positioned in Malaysia’s administrative capital, serving business travellers, families, long-stay guests and visitors attending conferences or events in the area. The property is part of Accor, a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced-living concepts across numerous countries. Employees generally work within structured hotel standards while being encouraged to deliver warm, locally relevant guest experiences. A Catering & Event Manager would typically collaborate closely with sales, front office, food and beverage, kitchen, finance and operations teams. The role offers exposure to banquets, corporate functions and private celebrations, with potential career development through Accor’s international network, training programmes and employee benefits.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, especially in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and tourism. Putrajaya is a planned, modern city on the mainland, known for government offices, parks, mosques and lakes rather than island living. Malaysian culture is diverse, blending Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous traditions, with excellent food and generally affordable everyday costs. Lifestyle options range from urban shopping and dining to beaches, rainforests and mountain trips. Foreign employees normally need an employment pass sponsored by the hiring company; the employer typically manages approval and immigration procedures before work begins. Candidates should confirm passport validity, medical requirements, contract terms and dependent arrangements. Relocating to Putrajaya is practical, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport nearby and good road links to Kuala Lumpur. English is widely used in hotels, while Malay is the national language.