House Manager (with Meal prep and Child care support)

Sage Haus•Burlingame, CA

5d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, active family with two school-aged children (ages 7 and 9) and a young, energetic golden retriever, who all thrive on a structured daily rhythm. One parent splits their time working part-time and volunteering at the kids’ school, while the other works full-time outside the home. Our home runs on daily routines—we value consistency, spending quality time together outdoors, creating a safe space for our kids to play and read, and fostering their independence. Our children are energetic, curious, and full of fun questions that keep us on our toes. We love to stay active and are avid readers. Daily homework and several after-school activities throughout the year, including club soccer, volleyball, flag football, baseball, and swimming, keep our family always on the go. With our busy schedules, we’re eager to lighten the mental load with the support of a highly proactive house manager: starting with meal prep, household organization, and helping our kids settle into homework and after-school routines. We are seeking long-term, consistent, honest, and proactive support to create and maintain meaningful systems in our home that lighten the load of the household tasks, so that we can have a seamless home life to balance out the chaos of our busy lifestyle.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation for errands and occasional child care support for drop off/picking up/activities
Comfortable with a large dog (golden retriever)
Experience in and feel passionate about cooking/meal planning and creating and maintaining household systems that keep the home running smoothly.
Trustworthy, flexible, and proactive
Comfortable taking cues from the family’s preferences and routines in order to confidently take ownership of new systems and responsibilities.
Coachable and purpose-driven
High emotional intelligence
Exceptional professionalism
Excellent time-management skills
Able to step in during busy times and schedule shifts
Comfortable amidst a private family home environment.

Nice To Haves

Take-initiative powerhouse
Genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and creating a space that supports fostering their independence.
Big heart
Understand the importance of family
Bring warmth
Naturally anticipate needs, helping create an environment where the family feels genuinely supported, rather than needing to manage or delegate details or tasks.
Love working with families

Responsibilities

Prep fresh, healthy meals and snacks 4 days per week for the entire family, including support for kids’ lunch prep, with some family favorites including simple Italian pastas and Mexican food
Wash, chop, and prep fruits and vegetables for easy grab and go
Batch cook and collaborate with the family on weekly meal planning
Prep school lunches 4 days/week (Monday-Thursday)
Grocery shopping and unpacking
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
School pick-ups Monday through Thursday (2:00 PM Mondays, 3:00 PM other days)
Light supervision (back-up childcare support) as needed
Assist with homework and snack prep after school
Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks
Varying evening support for sports activities
Kid-related errands as needed
Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for cleaners (who come Mondays and Fridays)
Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas
Seasonal swaps of clothing, décor, and bedding as needed
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Unpacking/laundry after travel
Care for a few indoor plants
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage running household supply lists
Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon, Costco, Target)
Returns, dry cleaning, and occasional gift shopping
Mail and package handling
Break down boxes
Wash, fold, and organize laundry
Linen rotation
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas
Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Seasonal cleaning of humidifiers
Organizational projects for toys, sports gear, and storage areas
Weekly reset and cleaning of family vehicle
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes
Light seasonal property maintenance
Manage outdoor spaces
Travel planning and logistics
Calendar management, including household and activity schedules
Event and appointment coordination