House Manager & Family Assistant with Light Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus • Manhattan Beach, CA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, warm, and high-energy family in Manhattan Beach, CA, looking for a grounding, steady presence and a trusted pillar within our home. Our home is often full of life with kids, friends, family, sports, gatherings, and our four beloved animals. We need someone who takes ownership, brings calm and positive energy, and feels like an extra partner in helping our family stay organized and supported. We want someone we can trust to see the bigger picture while also handling the everyday details that keep our household moving forward. This position includes household management, family support, errands, pet care, and logistics. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us and genuinely enjoy becoming part of our everyday life.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation required; use of family vehicle or candidate's own vehicle with mileage reimbursement — open to candidate preference.
• Tech-savvy; comfort operating household management systems and digital tools.
• Prior experience in household management or a comparable high-demand operational environment strongly preferred.
• You are someone who walks into a busy household and instinctively sees what needs to happen — and then takes care of it without needing to be asked twice.
• You naturally think four steps ahead, maintain a bird’s-eye view of the home, and notice the details others might miss.
• You take genuine pride in creating order and making a busy household feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable.
• You are proactive, self-managed, flexible, and adaptable.
• You’re comfortable jumping in wherever you’re needed, solving problems as they arise, and figuring out the next step rather than waiting for direction.
• You’re thoughtful about the way you work and naturally look for efficiencies that will make our existing systems better.
• You love animals and are comfortable being actively involved in their care.
• You connect naturally with children of different ages and understand that being supportive sometimes means being nurturing and sometimes means being respectfully firm.

Nice To Haves

• Use of family vehicle or candidate's own vehicle with mileage reimbursement — open to candidate preference.

Responsibilities

• Execute, maintain, and improve existing household organization systems
• Perform daily resets and light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, bedding, and gear including coordination with off-site storage
• Prep the home for weekly house cleaners
• Support event, holiday, and guest prep
• Manage packing and unpacking for travel
• Handle routine home maintenance tasks including changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector checks
• Provide backup pick-up and drop-off coverage as needed
• Offer light supervision and backup childcare support as needed
• Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks; support the older child with reminders and the younger child with organization
• Handle kid-related errands as needed
• Provide occasional overnight support when both parents have overlapping work travel (approximately twice per year)
• Proactively monitor and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Maintain running supply lists and manage household subscriptions (Amazon, Chewy, Grove)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail, and package management
• Break down and clear boxes regularly
• Wash, chop, and prep ingredients for meals
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks as needed, particularly when a parent is traveling
• Conduct a Friday fridge clean-out and weekend refresh to ensure the family has what they need going into the weekend
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen
• Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the whole family
• Handle ironing, steaming, and any special garment care
• Manage towel and linen rotation
• Maintain an organized and well-stocked laundry area
• Feed and walk the dog daily (2-3 mile walk preferred); coordinate dog park visits and daycare as needed
• Administer flea medication and other medications to all animals as directed
• Bathing for the dog once a month
• Schedule and coordinate grooming and vet appointments for all animals
• Maintain pet supplies and track needs proactively
• Oversee and act as the main point of contact for cleaners/contractors/landscapers
• Research and coordinate vendor quotes, repairs, and contractor visits as needed
• Manage outdoor spaces including regular resets, backyard cleanup, and seasonal property maintenance
• Manage household calendar using Skylight and an AI family assistant tool
• Handle occasional bookkeeping and receipt tracking
• Support with event / appointment coordination as well as travel logistics as needed

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed