House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Upper Arlington, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy family of four, with two daughters (ages 7 and 9) and two playful golden retrievers. One parent works in New York Monday through Thursday and returns home on Fridays, while the other works part-time from home and travels quarterly for work. With both parents managing demanding schedules, we highly value a well-organized, functional home that allows us to focus on quality family time. We are looking for someone to help manage the household, provide occasional backup supervision of the kids when needed, prepare simple meals, and maintain routine upkeep. We also appreciate extra support during busier times, such as when the kids are off school or when we travel to New York. The ideal person for this role is someone who is reliable, communicative, and maintains a professional, calm approach in a busy household. While we appreciate warmth and friendliness, we value efficiency and a low-maintenance approach. You should be comfortable working independently and handling the ebb and flow of a family’s daily needs, from running errands to meal prep and organization. Flexibility is key, as there may be times when additional help is needed during school holidays or family travel. If you're someone who is proactive, enjoys helping others stay organized and feel supported, while also being hands-on with a busy household, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment
Comfortable with dogs
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a clean driving record
Up-to-date on routine vaccinations (COVID/flu preferred, but not required)
NDA signature required before second-round interview

Nice To Haves

Openness to pick-ups/drop-offs

Responsibilities

Maintain organization systems for closets, pantry, and kids' spaces.
Track and restock household supplies, groceries, and essentials.
Create, maintain, and manage running household supply lists.
Run errands (grocery shopping, dry cleaning, returns, etc.).
Daily resets: Tidy high-traffic areas, do dishes, wipe surfaces, and vacuum.
Prepping home for cleaners before Thursday.
Wash, prep, and chop fruits/vegetables for meals and snacks.
Prepare one simple, healthy crockpot or sheet pan meal per week.
Maintain kitchen tidiness and clean up after meal prep.
Provide occasional backup adult presence when needed for kids.
Seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding).
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Event/holiday/guest prep.
Packing/unpacking for travel.
Indoor plant care.
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Occasional deep cleans of fridges and freezers.
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry.
Assist with organizational projects (toys, gear).
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target).
Returns, dry cleaning, gift wrapping.
Bring in packages off the porch.
Breakdown boxes.
Chop veggies, brown meat, get a recipe in a good place for family to complete it.
Prep additional snacks, as time permits.
Get groceries weekly.
Clean up kitchen and maintenance tidiness.
Wash/fold/organize kids’ laundry.
Own the kids’ closet and organization.
Ironing.
Linen rotation when not covered by cleaners.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
Clean and organize vehicles, as needed.
Serve as backup for feeding/walking dogs.
Let dogs out occasionally.
Maintain pet supplies.
Be available on-site to meet vendors at the home.
Intermittent seasonal property maintenance.
Family calendar management (including household schedules, keeping track of travel).