Lea Ruhimbaccus Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for 2024
Hozpitality's Best 30 Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for 2024 proudly celebrates the exceptional leadership and contributions of Lea Ruhimbaccus, Executive Housekeeper at Waldorf Astoria Palm.
Lea Ruhimbaccus exemplifies excellence in housekeeping leadership with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in management, teamwork, travel management, customer satisfaction, and time management, Lea is a strong operation professional with an associate degree in commerce from Holy Cross College, Sta Ana Pampanga, Philippines.
Currently serving as the Executive Housekeeper at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah since September 2020, Lea has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead and inspire her team. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Housekeeping at Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, from September 2019 to September 2020. Lea also boasts a remarkable 15-year tenure at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, where she held various positions including Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Executive Housekeeper, and Housekeeping Manager.
Lea's career is marked by her outstanding leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative approach to housekeeping management. She has a proven track record of implementing streamlined processes for optimized operations and prioritizing team development and empowerment. Her focus on training ensures that her team is well-prepared to deliver exceptional service, contributing to high levels of guest satisfaction.
Her dedication to maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and hygiene is evident in her work. Her ability to inspire and motivate her team to consistently exceed expectations sets her apart as an exceptional leader in the hospitality industry. Her innovative and efficient management style has resulted in optimized operations and enhanced guest experiences.
Under Lea's leadership, the housekeeping department at Waldorf Astoria Palm has flourished, consistently achieving outstanding results. Her commitment to excellence and her passion for the hospitality industry make her a deserving recipient of this prestigious recognition.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE