Event Manager

Mango Chutney; Sungai Buluh; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a proactive Event Manager to oversee various events from planning to execution. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing client expectations, and ensuring top-notch service. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in event management and strong leadership skills, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Meals provided during events

Annual & medical leave

Career progression into Operations Manager or Senior Event Planner role

Performance Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management, catering, or hospitality.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, knowledge of Tamil is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of food & beverage service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end event operations including planning, setup, execution, and teardown.
• Coordinate with chefs, service crew, logistics and vendors to ensure event readiness.
• Prepare event reports and feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: RM3,500 – RM5,000 (depending on experience)

Working Days: 6 days/week (must be available on weekends & public holidays)

Job Description:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Event Manager to lead and coordinate our catering events. You will be the key person managing client expectations, planning logistics, and ensuring smooth execution on the ground — from intimate private functions to large corporate and wedding events.

• Manage end-to-end event operations including planning, setup, execution, and teardown

• Coordinate with chefs, service crew, logistics and vendors to ensure event readiness

• Attend client meetings and site visits to understand expectations and layouts

• Lead the setup team and ensure timely delivery, presentation, and service standards

• Troubleshoot issues on-site and ensure excellent customer service throughout

• Prepare event reports and feedback for continuous improvement

• Monitor inventory, rental items, and event equipment

• Maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management, catering, or hospitality

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Able to multitask, work under pressure and solve problems quickly

• Willing to work irregular hours (early mornings, late nights, weekends)

• Basic knowledge of food & beverage service is a plus

• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Tamil is an added advantage)

• Possess own transport and valid license

• Competitive salary: RM3,500 – RM5,000 (depending on performance & experience)

• Meals provided during events

• Annual & medical leave

• Career progression into Operations Manager or Senior Event Planner role

• Opportunity to work on premium events with high-profileclients

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as an events manager? How would you rate your English language skills? How many years' experience do you have in event management? Do you have customer service experience? Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Hospitality & Tourism 11-50 employees

Our company was established in the year 2016. The heart of our success has always been the food – an authentic culinary experience with a real touch of panache. As well established caterers and event professionals, we embrace all cultures and religious affiliations with superlative service. We cater to a diverse range of clients and have managed a wide range of events and functions.

Our company was established in the year 2016. The heart of our success has always been the food – an authentic culinary experience with a real touch of panache. As well established caterers and event professionals, we embrace all cultures and religious affiliations with superlative service. We cater to a diverse range of clients and have managed a wide range of events and functions.

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Perks and benefits Performance Bonus, Career Development Opportunitie