House Manager (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Alexandria, VA

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We're a busy, animal-loving family of four in Alexandria, VA, looking for a dedicated and proactive household manager to help keep our home running smoothly. Our family thrives when our home is in order, and having top-notch organization helps keep everyone regulated and stress-free. Both parents work from home and we have energetic 3.5-year-old twins. We need someone who can help us get caught up initially and then maintain a sustainable rhythm going forward so we can actually enjoy our downtime and spend quality time together as a family. We're creating a comprehensive household manual so the right person can step in and take ownership of the day-to-day — meal prep, laundry, organizing — without needing constant direction. We are hoping to build a long-term partnership with someone who feels comfortable in our space and can develop a warm, professional relationship with our family over time.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Fragrance-free (our household is scent-sensitive)
Reliable transportation
Comfortable around pets and children
General vaccinations; COVID and flu vaccines preferred
Proactive and anticipatory, able to learn our family's rhythms and foresee what's coming next without being asked.
Organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable using tools like Notion to follow household systems.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and take genuine satisfaction in helping a busy household feel organized, supported, and at ease.
Team player who communicates openly and directly, and is willing to do things the way we prefer them done, respecting our established systems around cleaning products, laundry care, and household organization.
Will respect and follow our family’s detailed systems rather than substituting your own methods.
Comfortable around young children and a variety of animals (we have a puppy, two cats, birds, a fish and frog).
May need to help with the dog in the future once his puppy training is completed.
Professional but warm presence to our home.
Looking for a long-term position where you can grow with a family over the years, and grow your responsibilities over time.
Can help restore a sense of calm and order to our household so we can focus on being present with our kids and help us find more balance as a family.

Nice To Haves

A background check is required.

Responsibilities

Perform daily resets including dishes, clearing surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas, and trash removal
Kitchen appliance care and cleaning, including refilling espresso machine
Maintaining household organization systems
Prep spaces before our weekly cleaners arrive
Prepare the home for guest visits
Provide packing and unpacking support when we travel
Care for indoor plants during busy periods
Utilize household management technology and calendar systems (e.g., Skylight)
Seasonal holiday decor rotation, including storage unit pick-ups/drop-offs
Wash, fold, and organize laundry following detailed care instructions
Handle delicate items with specific washing preferences
Rotate and refresh linens throughout the home
Initially catch up on backed-up laundry, then maintain ongoing rhythm
Plan and prepare ingredients for approximately four family dinners per week.
Complete advance meal preparation such as chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, assembling meal components, or preparing fully cooked meals that can be easily reheated and served at dinnertime.
Utilize the family's Paprika app, favorite recipes, and extensive cookbook collection to support meal planning and preparation.
Accommodate a variety of dietary preferences and needs within the household when planning and preparing meals.
Batch prep and cook items for the children's school lunches for the week.
Restock pantry, fridge, household supplies, and pet supplies
Manage and organize household subscription services from Amazon, Target, Chewy, Grove, HealthyBaby, and Shipt
Put away grocery and supply deliveries throughout the week
Household recycling management, including package breakdowns and glass recycling drop-offs once a month
Handle occasional in-person errands in walkable neighborhood (dry cleaning twice monthly, pharmacy, post office, UPS)
Manage returns, gift shopping, mail, and package handling
Refueling the family car and tidying of vehicle, as needed
Organize refrigerator and remove expired food as part of meal prep and pantry management
Support toy rotation projects
Assist with major organization projects during and after home renovation
Maintain outdoor spaces including patio furniture