House Manager & Family Assistant (Meal Prep Focus)

Sage Haus•Davis, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a vibrant, high-energy family living in Davis, CA, with three active, sports-loving boys (elementary and middle school aged). Our home is a bustling hub that regularly welcomes friends and teammates after school. With demanding schedules, we experience substantial decision fatigue around dinner and day-to-day logistics. We are seeking a warm, proactive House Manager & Family Assistant who can step in, take true ownership of our kitchen and daily organization, and bring calm, nourishing ease to our family's weekly rhythm. The ideal candidate is an energetic, warm, and confident self-starter who naturally takes initiative. They thrive in a lively, kid-filled environment and bring genuine, upbeat energy into a home. They are confident in the kitchen, culinary-minded, and love preparing wholesome, delicious family-friendly food. They take pride in running a kitchen from building weekly menus and stocking groceries to cooking family dinners and keeping grab-and-go snacks loaded for hungry kids. They are an organizer who loves bringing order to busy spaces, sees what needs to be done, makes the decision, and handles it, creating systems that make daily life feel effortless for the parents.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for errands and local transport
Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
Comfortable working in an active home with two dogs
Strong meal preparation and culinary experience to support a private household
Passionate, experienced, and confident in meal planning, batch cooking, and prep
Proactive self-starter with exceptional initiative; makes decisions independently
Outgoing, warm, and authentic personality with great energy
Comfortable in a high-traffic, busy household with active boys
Organized, detail-oriented, and structured behind the scenes
Dependable and highly professional
Strong communicator who values open, straightforward collaboration
Flexible availability and content with a part-time schedule
Dog-friendly and happy to interact with family pets

Nice To Haves

Occasional Saturdays are possible if the candidate is open to it.

Responsibilities

Plan and cook 3 healthy, family-friendly dinners in-home each week
Prepare nutritious, grab-and-go snacks and meal options tailored for after-school and pre/post-practice fueling
Manage grocery planning and shopping cycles
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including daily counter clearing, loading/unloading the dishwasher, and post-cooking kitchen resets
Perform daily resets, counter sweeps, and light tidying to keep main living areas calm and uncluttered
Prepare and reset the home ahead of weekly cleaner visits
Take full ownership of the pantry and snack cabinets (restocking, organizing, maintaining inventory)
Lead seasonal clothing swaps for the boys
Coordinate decluttering projects and handle drop-offs for donated items
Break down delivery and recycling boxes regularly
Monitor household inventory and restock pantry, fridge, and everyday supplies
Run household errands including dry cleaning drop-offs/pickups, returns, and store runs
Provide occasional errand and snack restocking support for Dad’s law firm in Sacramento
Receive and manage incoming mail and packages
Provide regular care for 2 family dogs (feeding, walking)
Assist with routine yard cleanup (occasional pet waste removal)
Keep pet food and supplies organized and stocked
Provide light laundry support (washing, folding, putting away)
Assist with quick linen rotations and keeping laundry areas tidy
Help set up, sync and support the family schedule across digital tools
Assist with occasional, backup school or practice drop-offs and pick-ups
Periodically clean and reorganize the refrigerator, freezer, and high-traffic snack zones
Assist with targeted organizational projects (sports gear sorting, toy resets, mudroom flow)