House Manager & Family Assistant (with meal prep support)
About The Position
We are an on-the-go, high-achieving family living in the heart of Stanford, California. Both parents have demanding professional careers, and our household runs at a fast pace. Our son (age 8) is active and curious with a full schedule of after-school activities. We cook at home regularly, value a tidy and organized space, and enjoy hosting. We are seeking a highly competent, experienced professional who takes ownership of their responsibilities, communicates clearly, and makes our home run smoothly. We are entering an exciting season with larger projects and life changes on the horizon, including a backyard landscaping project and potentially a new puppy. We need dependable, proactive household support to manage the moving pieces of our daily lives seamlessly. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, competent household professional who is self-motivated, anticipates needs, and takes initiative. You are highly organized, proactive in communication, and follow through without reminders. Professionalism, discretion, and reliability are essential. Fluent English communication is required.
Requirements
- Maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Up-to-date vaccinations (general, COVID, and flu) required.
- Tech-savvy; comfortable navigating a Notion-based household management system.
- Fluent English communication.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide reliable transportation for school pickups and after-school activities.
- Serve as backup childcare support on an as-needed basis.
- Prepare 2-4 weeknight dinners per week, with ingredients prepped and ready to finish.
- Accommodate a mixed-dietary household (vegetarian and omnivore with preferences).
- Perform grocery shopping based on weekly meal plans and household needs.
- Handle kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
- Manage laundry and linens (wash, fold, put away, iron, steam).
- Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry space.
- Perform light daily tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas).
- Prep home before cleaners arrive.
- Create and maintain household organization systems.
- Coordinate donation drop-offs.
- Manage indoor and outdoor plant care.
- Handle routine maintenance items (changing batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors).
- Support event, holiday, and guest prep as needed.
- Restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
- Manage running household supply lists and coordinate household orders.
- Handle returns, dry cleaning, and other similar errands.
- Break down and dispose of boxes.
- Perform periodic fridge deep cleans.
- Clean and maintain humidifiers, air purifiers, and furnace filters.
- Undertake organizational projects for toys, sports gear, and seasonal items.
- Schedule routine family vehicle maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations).
- Coordinate vehicle registration, insurance tracking, and smog checks.
- Perform light cleaning and organization of family vehicles.
- Serve as a communication liaison with cleaners, landscapers, and contractors.
- Research repair vendors and coordinate quotes, presenting options with recommendations.
- Manage outdoor spaces and general tidying of exterior areas.
- Coordinate household calendar.
- Support scheduling appointments.
- Provide light travel planning and research support.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
