Catering & Event Services Manager (Weddings & Social Events)

CATERING & EVENT SERVICES MANAGER (WEDDINGS & SOCIAL
EVENTS)

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Catering
& Event Services Manager (Weddings & Social Events) to join our Sales & Commerce
team.
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds
together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do
you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of
the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations
around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised
for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group
provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing
the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
is a luxurious urban resort located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and enjoys
an unrivalled location next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, KL Convention
Centre, and prestigious Suria KLCC mall.

About
the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur / within
the Sales & Commerce Department in Kuala Lumpur, we are seeking a passionate
and detail-driven Catering & Event Services Manager who thrives
on creating meaningful and memorable celebrations.
This role is ideal
for someone who genuinely loves weddings and social events and takes pride
in being part of life’s most cherished moments.

You will play a key role in curating exceptional experiences, working closely
with clients and our banquet operations team to bring each vision to life
with precision and care.
Reporting to the Director of Commercial Strategy /
Director of Catering & Event Services, you will drive the positioning
of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur as the destination of choice for both grand
luxury weddings and intimate, bespoke celebrations.

As Catering
& Event Services Manager (Weddings & Social Events), you will be responsible
for the following duties:

• Drive the growth of the weddings
and social events segment by promoting Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur as
the preferred destination for both luxury and intimate celebrations.
•
Cultivate and deepen meaningful relationships with wedding planners, event
organisers, designers, and key industry partners, positioning the hotel as
a sought-after venue.
• Elevate the hotel’s presence within the luxury
wedding and social events landscape through distinctive, high-touch initiatives
and partnerships.
• Engage with clients to understand their vision and curate
personalised, memorable event experiences.
• Collaborate closely with banquet
operations and internal teams to ensure seamless planning and flawless
execution.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering high performance
and a shared passion for exceptional celebrations.

As Catering &
Event Services Manager (Weddings & Social Events), we expect from
you:

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or
a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the hotel industry,
with exposure to weddings and social events
• Strong understanding of
the local weddings and social events market
• Excellent communication,
relationship-building, and sales capabilities

Our commitment
to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success.
We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your
career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard
as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of
the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world.

The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive
rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness.
Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to
us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our
colleagues, globally.
• EPF (Employees Provident Fund) contributions (higher
than the norm)
• SOCSO (Social Security Organisation) & EIS (Employment
Insurance System)
• Public holiday entitlement based on Malaysian calendar

• Exceptional rest area & colleagues engagement
activities.

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