House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Lake Forest, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position, approximately 25-30 hours per week, with potential for growth, located in Lake Forest, IL. The role involves supporting a busy family of five with three teenagers and four dogs. The family values kindness, trust, and long-term relationships, seeking someone invested in helping their home run smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, resourceful, and flexible, with a proactive approach to household management. They should be comfortable with teenagers, dogs, and a lively household environment. A key aspect of the role is providing calm, confident guidance and compassionate support to one of the children who thrives with clear expectations and routines. The position also involves supporting the family through a major home renovation.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Comfortable around water and able to provide supervision to teenagers in a pool.
Comfortable in a home with four dogs.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Naturally notices what needs attention and takes initiative to handle it.
Takes pride in creating order, solving problems, and putting systems in place.
Organized, dependable, and resourceful.
Flexible enough to adapt when priorities shift or something unexpected comes up.
Comfortable joking around with and getting to know teenagers.
Patient, emotionally steady, and able to maintain kind but firm boundaries.
Remains composed and supportive during moments of frustration or resistance.
Sees behavior as communication.
Enjoys building trust over time.
Can provide consistent, compassionate support.
Excited by the idea of becoming a trusted, long-term partner.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid preferred.
Occasional evening availability.
Rare overnight stays with advance notice.
Flexibility in schedule appreciated.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for the family 4-5 days per week.
Batch prep proteins, grains, and produce for easy grab-and-go options.
Grocery shop in coordination with family preferences.
Restock food items and maintain organization of pantry and fridge.
Follow and enforce strict dietary requirements, including allergies to nuts and seafood.
Clean and reset the kitchen after meal prep.
Maintain indoor plants in the kitchen.
Maintain and improve household organization systems throughout the home.
Perform daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas).
Prepare home for cleaning staff visits.
Create a comprehensive home reference binder.
Proactively handle small household tasks (replacing batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors).
Assist with seasonal décor swaps and holiday setup.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry, and support teenagers in building laundry management habits.
Perform ironing, steaming, and special garment care.
Rotate linens and refresh as needed.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies on an ongoing basis.
Maintain running household supply lists.
Manage household orders and subscriptions.
Handle Costco bulk storage area organization and restocking.
Run miscellaneous errands (returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping).
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Break down and recycle boxes and packaging.
Provide backup transportation for teens as needed.
Provide a calm, capable adult presence when teens are home.
Remind one teen to take daily medication as needed.
Assist with calendar awareness and help coordinate household tasks, including teen chores.
Help set up and maintain the family's shared digital calendar system (Skylight).
Option to provide occasional overnight supervision for parents to get away.
Feed and walk dogs as needed.
Schedule vet and grooming appointments.
Administer monthly preventative medications as requested.
Maintain awareness of pet supply levels.
Keep family vehicles fueled, clean, and organized.
Serve as a point of contact for vendors, contractors, and service providers.
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes.
Keep outdoor common spaces tidy as needed.
Perform occasional deep cleaning (refrigerator, oven, baseboards).
Refresh mudroom and entryway areas.
Clean and maintain humidifiers and air purifiers.
Assist with major organizational projects, especially related to the home renovation.