House Manager & Meal Prep

Sage Haus•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a family of three living in Santa Monica, seeking a part-time House Manager & Meal Prep professional to help create a sense of ease in our home. The ideal candidate will be intuitive, self-directed, and grounded, taking pride in creating systems that keep a home running effortlessly. This role involves managing household operations independently, including organization, vendor coordination, laundry, and meal prep. We value reliability, discretion, and consistency, and are looking for someone who can anticipate needs, handle responsibilities with confidence, and integrate seamlessly into our daily rhythm. The goal is to lighten the mental load, allowing the family to be more present and enjoy their time together, shifting out of constant "catch-up" mode into a rhythm that allows for more connection and rest.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement available).
Comfortable with pet care (cat).
Intuitive, self-directed, and grounded.
Ability to create and maintain household organization systems.
Ability to anticipate needs and handle responsibilities with confidence and ease.
Calm and professional presence.
Ability to read the room, respect boundaries, and integrate seamlessly.
Experienced and capable of managing household operations independently.
Thoughtful suggestions and solutions.
Self-led and able to take cues from preferences and home flow.
Reliability, discretion, and consistency.
Punctual and dependable.
Respectful of time, especially in a work-from-home environment.
Warmth and kindness while maintaining strong boundaries.
Takes ownership and follows through.

Responsibilities

Create and/or maintain household organization systems.
Perform daily resets (making beds, unloading dishwasher) and prepare the home for the weekly cleaning service.
Light tidying, including dishes, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with event, holiday, and guest preparation as needed.
Provide indoor plant care.
Perform occasional deep cleans of areas like the fridge, oven, and baseboards.
Clean humidifiers/air purifiers.
Undertake organizational projects for items like toys and gear.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Manage running household supply lists.
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target).
Drop off returns and pick-up/drop-off dry cleaning.
Break down boxes, sort, and recycle.
Meal prep for 3-4 dinners per week, cooked fresh and accommodating dietary needs (paleo, veggie-forward, minimal dairy).
Prepare snacks for after-school needs.
Perform grocery shopping and kitchen organization.
Follow family dietary preferences.
Handle kitchen clean-up and maintenance.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry.
Perform ironing/steaming and special garment care.
Manage linen rotation.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.
Provide cat care, including feeding, litter box maintenance, and grooming coordination.
Offer pet sitting support during travel.
Schedule vehicle maintenance.
Handle fueling, cleaning, and organizing vehicles.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers.
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes.
Manage seasonal property maintenance.
Manage outdoor spaces.