House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Support)

Sage Haus•Burlingame, CA

82d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, warm, and down-to-earth family of four with two young children, a seven-year-old son and four-year-old daughter, and our friendly Cavapoo dog. Our home is lively, active, and full of the everyday energy that comes with raising young children. Both parents have demanding professional lives, and we are looking for someone who can bring more ease, consistency, and organization to our evenings and day-to-day family life, while also becoming a warm and trusted presence in our home. The biggest priority is dinner. We’d love for someone to support us in figuring out what’s for dinner, cooking, and tidying afterwards so we can come home and be present with our kids. Beyond meals, we are looking for someone who can take ownership of the many small household details and logistical tasks to help reduce mom and dad's mental load. Having someone who can help the home run more smoothly allows us to be more present with our children and enjoy our time together as a family. Ultimately, we hope to find someone who enjoys helping a busy family function more smoothly and takes pride in creating a home that feels organized, calm, and cared for. We value trust, appreciation, and mutual respect, and are looking for someone who can become a meaningful, long-term part of our family’s day-to-day life. We also want this to be a genuinely positive and welcoming environment to work in, one where the person in this role feels comfortable becoming part of our household rhythm and interacting naturally with our family.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided for job related errands.
Must be comfortable working around children and dogs.

Nice To Haves

Seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare fresh family dinners Monday–Thursday
Independently suggest varied meals based on family preferences and available ingredients
Prepare enough food for next-day adult lunches and weekend leftovers
Prepare kids' lunches during school breaks and non-school periods
Prepare healthy snacks and ingredients as needed
Follow the family's dietary preferences
Take stock in what’s needed, grocery shop, coordinate grocery delivery and maintain kitchen inventory
Clean and reset the kitchen after meal preparation and dinner
Complete daily household resets and light tidying
Create and maintain practical organization systems throughout the home
Take ownership of room-by-room organization projects on a rotating basis
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Prepare the home for guests and events
Pack and unpack for family travel
Provide indoor plant care
Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and household items
Take out trash, compost, and recycling on a regular basis
Replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries as needed
Maintain and clean air filters as needed
Complete occasional deep-cleaning projects such as refrigerators, ovens, baseboards, and high-touch areas
Tackle household organization and efficiency projects
Refresh, tidy, and maintain the entryway
Maintain running lists of household supplies and replenishment needs
Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household essentials
Manage household orders through family accounts
Monitor recurring household subscriptions and flag upcoming renewals or cancellations
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and other household errands
Break down boxes and manage recycling
Create, manage, and maintain the family calendar and household schedule
Coordinate appointments, birthday parties, camps, school-related events, and other family commitments
Research and coordinate activities, services, and household needs
Assist with travel planning and logistics
Manage household subscriptions and renewal/cancellation reminders
Help reduce the family's mental load by tracking open loops and upcoming needs
Identify opportunities to make household routines more efficient and organized
Provide backup childcare as needed
Help prepare backpacks, clothing, snacks, and other kid essentials
Provide one supplemental walk each day
Maintain pet supplies and monitor needs
Coordinate veterinary and grooming appointments
Do laundry and put clothes away (laundry machines are in the house)
Iron and steam garments, including blazers and delicate clothing
Provide special garment care as needed
Maintain a tidy, organized, and well-stocked laundry area
Oversee existing household vendors, including landscaper and pest control
Coordinate annual HVAC and plumbing inspections/service memberships
Manage seasonal sprinkler system needs
Help maintain and tidy outdoor spaces
Schedule vehicle maintenance appointments
Cleaning/organizing vehicles