House Manager with Meal Prep Support
About The Position
We are a busy blended family living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with two teenagers, a senior cat, and a puppy. We both have demanding professional lives and are seeking a thoughtful, capable individual to become a trusted part of our household and take ownership of the details that keep life running smoothly. Our home is important to us, and we want it to feel calm, organized, and well cared for. We are looking for someone who naturally notices the little things, such as resetting the kitchen, returning items to their place, bringing order to cluttered spaces, helping keep the household organized, or spotting something that needs attention and taking care of it. Our home contains many special and delicate belongings, so someone careful, conscientious, and genuinely proud of caring for a space will fit in beautifully. Our household tends to be warm but quiet and independent, with one of us often working from home. We appreciate a calm, professional presence – someone who is friendly and kind, comfortable around animals, and happy working independently without needing a lot of direction. We value good judgment, honesty, and a solutions-oriented mindset, and we want this person to feel trusted to own their work. If you are the type of person who walks into a room, notices what’s out of place, figures out where it belongs, and takes care of it, you will appreciate the independence and trust that come with working in our home. Over time, there may be an opportunity to grow into additional administrative or business support over the next 6-9 months, as you become familiar with our family’s needs. Above all, we are looking for someone thoughtful, dependable, and trustworthy who takes pride in making the household run smoothly and is interested in growing with the role over time.
Requirements
- Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation.
- Fragrance-free.
- Able to work quietly.
- Ability to navigate stairs and access storage areas throughout the day, including lower and overhead spaces.
- Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including COVID-19 and influenza), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Potential for the role to grow and expand over time.
- Over time, there may be an opportunity to grow into additional administrative or business support over the next 6-9 months, as you become familiar with our family’s needs.
Responsibilities
- Create and/or maintain household organization systems
- Daily reset of the house and prep home for cleaners
- Kitchen refresh and reset daily
- Light tidying (dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, making beds, folding towels)
- Clothing organization and wardrobe management (seasonal clothing swap support as needed)
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
- Event, holiday, and guest prep as needed
- Packing and unpacking for travel for teens
- Flag household maintenance needs to the family
- Manage household orders, subscriptions, and restocking of pantry, fridge, and household supplies (including Instacart)
- Manage running household supply lists
- Ad hoc returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping
- Manage mail and packages, including breaking down and bringing boxes to the basement
- Prepare simple crockpot or fresh dinners approximately 2x per week
- Manage the grocery list and place orders via Instacart (put away groceries if needed)
- Follow dietary needs and preferences: gluten-free and celiac, healthy and simple whole foods
- Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
- Refresh entryway & kid’s spaces
- Organizational projects (toys, gear)
- Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards) as needed
- Wash, fold, and organize sheets and towels
- Coordinate linen rotation with cleaners (strip and/or make beds)
- Press napkins for hosting as needed
- Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area
- Check and change the cat litter box
- Ensure fresh water is available for both pets during each visit
- Maintain pet supplies as needed
- Research and coordinate repairs and quotes if needed
- Calendar management (including household schedules) - Potential Growth Area
- Receipt and budget tracking for expenses incurred - Potential Growth Area
- Travel planning and logistics - Potential Growth Area
- Business-related administrative support - Potential Growth Area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
