House Manager & Home Cook
About The Position
We are a professional couple with demanding careers in science and engineering, often balancing long workdays and complex projects that require a great deal of focus and energy. While we are deeply committed to our work, we are equally committed to creating a home environment that feels calm, organized, and supportive. Our home is shared with three dogs and a cat, who are beloved members of our household and contribute to a lively and welcoming atmosphere. We also travel internationally throughout the year, including spending time with family in Brazil, and we value maintaining a home that feels well cared for and ready to welcome us back after busy periods of work or travel. Like many dual-career households, we have reached a point where we would like to reclaim more of our personal time outside of work. Much of our free time currently goes toward household tasks, cooking, and daily logistics. We are hoping to bring in experienced support so that our home continues to run smoothly while allowing us to slow down, enjoy shared meals, and create more space in our lives for rest, connection, and joy! We are looking for a thoughtful and experienced long-term House Manager who can support our home on a consistent schedule, take ownership of key household responsibilities, and help create a sense of ease and order in our weekly routines. We love food, and sharing a good dinner together is often the best part of our days. In addition to manager responsibilities, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys crafting tasty home cooked meals.
Requirements
- Comfortable working in a pet-friendly household
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for errands
- Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Portugese
Responsibilities
- Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry)
- Reset and tidy rooms to maintain overall home order
- Vacuum or refresh high-traffic areas as needed
- Load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, and maintain kitchen order
- Ensure home is prepared for scheduled cleaning services
- Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
- Maintain indoor plants
- Plan and prepare tasty and healthy meals for the household
- Brings a sense of care to everyday cooking
- Prepare two fresh dinners per week, served during scheduled shifts
- Prepare additional items such as proteins for lunches or breakfast options
- Navigate dietary needs (IBS-friendly cooking) without sacrificing flavor
- Shop for groceries and meal-related items
- Clean kitchen post-prep and maintain kitchen organization
- Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies
- Maintain running grocery and supply lists
- Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)
- Run errands including grocery shopping, returns, and dry cleaning
- Handle packages, mail sorting, and deliveries
- Wash, dry, fold, and organize linens, towels, and bedding
- Iron or steam clothing as needed
- Manage linens by rotating bedding and refreshing towels
- Maintain tidy and organized laundry areas
- Be mindful of pets in the home and allow dogs in/out as needed while present
- Monitor general pet well-being while working in the home
- Keep pet supplies stocked and organized
- Clean cat’s litter box 1x a week
- Coordinate with service providers such as cleaners or landscapers
- Assist with scheduling maintenance or home service appointments
- Help ensure the household runs smoothly during busy work periods
- Support deep cleaning tasks beyond regular cleaning service
- Refresh specific zones such as entryways, storage areas, and kitchen spaces
- Assist with new home organization and unpacking projects
- Maintain long-term household organization systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
