NATHALIE GOURMET STUDIO SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time SALES - EVENT Manager in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 6,500 - Ricebowl

• Event Manager

Nathalie Gourmet Studio

About the Role

As Event Manager, you will take full ownership of assigned events from handover through to post-event close-out, coordinating internal teams, external suppliers, and clients to ensure flawless execution. Beyond catered events, you'll also coordinate our broader range of experiences — team building, cooking classes, in-house dinners, and more — always aiming for maximum customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Event

• Receive project/event handover from the Sales team
• Liaise with the client's dedicated contact to review and confirm all event details, including meetings and site visits as needed
• Source, manage, and coordinate suppliers and vendors for the event
• Coordinate and communicate event orders and checklists with internal departments (kitchen, pastry, service teams)
• Identify and propose upsell opportunities across F&B items and services

On the Day

• Supervise the service team and act as the main point of contact for the client throughout the event

Post-Event

• Finalize the invoice (including added items and actual consumption) and issue it to the client
• Gather feedback and share insights with Sales and Marketing to support new business, refine client needs, and improve our offering
• Track payments with accounting team and client

Additional Responsibilities

• Expand and manage our equipment inventory (e.g., English tableware, personalized bottle stickers, barista coffee machines, custom macarons)
• Optimize our supplier/vendor list and negotiate terms (pricing, payment conditions, etc.)
• Maintain and update inventory records (aprons, cocktail tables, etc.), staff/equipment presentation standards, and checklists
• Improve internal processes and documentation (e.g., a shared log of orders placed) to strengthen team collaboration

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in event management, hospitality, or catering, ideally within high-end/luxury service environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, from planning through execution
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience acting as the primary point of contact for demanding clients
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly around logistics, inventory, and checklists
• Comfortable liaising across departments (sales, kitchen, pastry, service, accounting) and with external suppliers/vendors
• Strong negotiation skills for supplier/vendor management (pricing, terms)
• Fluent in Bahasa / English - local languages will be a plus.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules
• Proficiency with standard office tools (Excel, Word); experience with CRM / event management or inventory software is a plus
• A valid driver's license
• Passion for fine food, hospitality, and delivering a premium guest experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with premium F&B or knowledge of the gourmet/catering industry
• A network of vendor/supplier contacts in the events space
• Experience training or supervising junior staff/service teams

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: depending on experience (benchmarked against comparable Event Manager roles in Kuala Lumpur, weighted toward the upper range given the premium/luxury positioning of the role).

• Statutory EPF/SOCSO contributions
• Performance bonus or event-based incentive (e.g., tied to F&B/services upsell)
• Annual leave as per statutory rules

Working Hours

Hours vary depending on the event schedule and may include evenings and weekends.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: RM5,500.00 - RM6,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Free parking
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• dealing with event agencies - Luxury Brands: 3 years (Preferred)
• Event Management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person