Assistant/ Event Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar is seeking an Assistant/ Events Manager – MICE to lead planning and delivery of meetings, incentives, conferences and events with a modern, guest-focused approach.

You will coordinate with internal teams, manage budgets, and ensure unforgettable client experiences while upholding safety and service standards.

Ideal candidates have a degree and at least 3 years in catering or events supervision, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher education qualification.
• At least 3 years in a catering setting or related field in a supervisory capacity.
• Business language and tool acumen.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as key liaison between teams to drive collaboration and plan activities.
• Complete forecasts, plans and productivity reports to budget with accuracy.
• Ensure successful and memorable client experiences as the primary contact.
• Work closely with planners to build strong working relationships with daily briefings.
• Prioritize guest safety, environmental impact and business needs.
• Conduct pre-event and post-event meetings to continually improve the client experience.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher education qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as Assistant/ Events Manager – MICE at Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar.

Nestled in the heart of a city brimming with historical charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar sits conveniently at the crossroads of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar – a gateway to key attractions around Kuala Lumpur. Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our hotel features 220 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can rejuvenate in our outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Our all-day restaurant serves delicious Malaysian classics, while the lobby lounge offers fresh bakes and fuss-free Grab and Go options. Our flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom for up to 400 guests, are ideal for organizing events.

Do you see yourself as an Assistant/ Events Manager – MICE with Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar?

We are seeking a passionate Assistant/ Events Manager – MICE who can combine informality and fun with professionalism and sophistication, leaders with an inclusive spirit who embrace individuality and inject positivity into their work environments. Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

Your day to day

• Being the key link between teams and departments to drive collaboration, plan activity and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Completing forecasts, plans, and productivity reports to budget with accuracy.
• Ensuring successful and memorable client experiences as their key point of contact
• Working closely alongside planners to build strong working relationships with daily briefings.
• Ensuring guest safety, environmental impact and business needs always remain a priority.
• Conducting pre-event and post-event meetings to continually improve the client experience.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher education qualification.
• At least 3 years in a catering setting or related field in a supervisory capacity.
• Business language and tool acumen.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.