House Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Brooklyn, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy two-parent household in Brooklyn with two young children. Both parents work in fast-paced fields and bring that same systems-oriented mindset home. We love for our home to feel calm, organized, and ready, but the reality of life with small kids means the logistics have grown beyond what we can manage on our own. We already have a wonderful nanny who handles weekday childcare, so this role is not about the kids directly — it's about everything else that keeps a household humming. In other contexts, we've been lucky enough to work with people who are proactive, self-directed, and genuinely invested in what they do, and that's the energy we're hoping to find in this role. We're an intentional family who genuinely loves creating a warm and well-run home — we just don't have the hours in the day to do it all. Mornings move fast, evenings are anchored by dinner and bedtime routines, so the in-between hours are where we need the most support. If you're someone who notices what needs to be done without being asked and takes pride in the details that make a home feel taken care of, you’re the perfect fit for us! The ideal candidate is sharp, self-directed, and thrives not because of a daily task list, but because of their sense of efficiency. You understand what a household needs to run — clean clothes, stocked fridge, prepped food, tidy space — and you manage those systems proactively rather than waiting to be asked. You think in both the big picture and the details. When something comes up that you don't know how to handle, you figure out what you need to know and come back with a proposed plan. You bring solutions when problems arise. You're comfortable being part of a home with young children without being the primary caregiver — you can hold down the fort in a pinch and can easily build rapport with kids, but you're not here to provide direct childcare. You're organized, even-keeled, warm, and logical. You read the room well and know how to prioritize. No task is too big or too small, and you take real pride in your work. We appreciate professionalism, but want someone who feels comfortable in our home, understands our dynamic, and can work independently while still staying connected to what we need. We hope to build a long-term relationship with our house manager that can grow and evolve with our family over time.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation
Fragrance-free
Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, COVID-19, and annual influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Systems-oriented mindset
Proactive, self-directed, and genuinely invested in their work
Notices what needs to be done without being asked
Takes pride in the details that make a home feel taken care of
Thrives on efficiency
Thinks in both the big picture and the details
Figures out what they need to know and comes back with a proposed plan
Brings solutions when problems arise
Comfortable being part of a home with young children without being the primary caregiver
Can hold down the fort in a pinch and can easily build rapport with kids
Organized, even-keeled, warm, and logical
Reads the room well and knows how to prioritize
No task is too big or too small
Professionalism
Comfortable in the home, understands the dynamic, and can work independently while still staying connected to what the family needs
Hope to build a long-term relationship that can grow and evolve with the family over time.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Perform daily resets and prep the home for the bi-weekly cleaners
Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas
Seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Support event, holiday, and guest prep
Unpack from travel as needed
Water indoor plants
Handle routine maintenance tasks: batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors
Plan and prepare 3–4 breakfasts, lunches, and dinners per week
Prep fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks
Grocery shopping/ordering and unpacking
Follow dietary needs/preferences (healthy)
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Wash, fold, and organize all family laundry and linens
Special garment care as needed
Manage linen rotation
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry area
Restock pantry/fridge household supplies on an ongoing basis
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
Handle returns and gift shopping as needed
Process mail and packages including breaking down boxes
Oversee or perform occasional deep cleans: fridge, oven, washing machine, dishwasher
Refresh and maintain the entryway
Tackle organizational projects such as pantry and closet spaces
Oversee cleaners and contractors as needed
Research and coordinate repairs and vendor quotes as needed
Light cleaning and management of outdoor spaces
Prep bags/backpacks for family outings as needed
Handle kid-related errands as they come up
Occasionally provide pick-ups/drop-offs, light supervision, or serve as backup childcare on rare occasions
Awareness of family calendar (including household schedules)
Receipt/budget tracking for expenses incurred as house manager