Event Manager/The Westin Yokohama

Role summary

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The Event Manager at The Westin Yokohama is responsible for planning and delivering meetings, conferences, weddings, and other guest events from initial briefing through completion. Typical requirements include experience in hotel events, catering, banquets, or conference operations; strong organization and problem-solving skills; and confident communication with clients, suppliers, and internal departments. Professional Japanese is likely essential, while English communication is highly advantageous in an international hotel environment. The successful candidate is expected to manage several events accurately, meet service and revenue targets, coordinate event details with operational teams, handle last-minute changes calmly, and provide polished, personalized service consistent with Westin and Marriott standards.

About the employer

The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, operated under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Westin is known for wellness-focused hospitality, including its signature Heavenly Bed, nutritious dining, fitness facilities, and programming designed to help guests feel their best while traveling. The Yokohama property serves leisure travelers, international visitors, corporate guests, weddings, conferences, and social events. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and opportunities across global destinations. Employees typically work in a multicultural, service-oriented environment with structured training, brand standards, and potential career mobility within Marriott's hotel network.