House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Akron, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a family of two with one easygoing 11-year-old hound mix seeking a part-time House Manager & Family Assistant. Our days are packed, and one parent travels frequently, leading to a fast-paced home life. We value efficiency and collaboration and are looking for someone to help us stay organized, eat healthier, and keep the household running smoothly. We seek a professional who is trustworthy, discreet, reliable, and comfortable working independently in our home. The ideal candidate enjoys meal planning and preparation, enhancing household systems, and tackling projects big and small, from running errands to deep cleaning. This role offers satisfaction in making a home run smoothly, organizing spaces, and creating a calm, welcoming environment. We are looking for someone flexible, open-minded, and ready to grow with a family that values expertise and trust.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable transportation.
Fragrance-free.
Comfortable around dogs.
Trustworthy, discreet, reliable, and professional.
Ability to work independently.
Takes initiative and sees what needs to be done.
Enjoys coming up with creative dinner ideas and prepping healthy meals.
Excited about enhancing and creating new household systems.
Willingness to tackle projects big and small.
Genuinely enjoys making a home run smoothly.
Flexible and open-minded.

Nice To Haves

Experience with meal planning and preparation.
Experience with household management and organization.
Experience providing family support.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems.
Perform daily resets and prepare the home for cleaners.
Light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Handle seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Provide indoor plant care.
Undertake organizational projects for areas like gear, pantry, garage, laundry room, and linen closet.
Perform occasional deep cleans of the fridge, oven, and baseboards.
Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas.
Collaborate on menu planning.
Prep and cook healthy dinners 3-4 nights per week, fully prepared and ready to heat.
Prep and wash fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
Prepare school lunches.
Perform grocery shopping.
Maintain kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Manage running household supply lists.
Handle household orders and subscriptions.
Manage returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping.
Handle mail and package processing, sorting, and box breakdown.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry, including special garment care.
Manage linen rotation.
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area.
Perform occasional pick-ups/drop-offs.
Schedule vet and grooming appointments for the pet.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers as needed.
Manage outdoor spaces and seasonal property maintenance.
Maintain awareness of the family calendar, including household schedules.
Track receipts and budget for expenses incurred as house manager.
Potentially assist with administrative filing and organizing.