House Manager – Household Support & Meal Preparation

Sage Haus•Littleton / Centennial, CO

58d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, creative family of four, including two very active young daughters, ages 2 and 1, and a gentle 11-year-old Irish Doodle. Our household blends work-from-home, professional schedules, and nurturing young children, so we value someone who can help create structure, maintain calm, and keep our home running smoothly. Mom works from home and values quiet focus time for her creative work, while Dad works largely outside of the home on a typical professional schedule. Our home reflects our original style, with an art loft and spaces designed to feel warm and welcoming. We love hosting friends and family, ensuring everything is organized and inviting. Weekends are set aside for rest, family, and reflection. We believe in protecting margin in our lives so we can say yes to opportunities, help others, and avoid being overscheduled. We are a values-driven family that places a strong emphasis on kindness, integrity, gratitude, and respect. We strive to create a home environment centered on meaningful connections, personal responsibility, and treating others with compassion. We’re looking for someone who can take the mental load off meal planning, laundry, and household systems so we can focus on what matters most: our family, our work, and our well-being. You’re highly organized, proactive, and comfortable making independent decisions without needing constant direction. You see what needs to be done and take initiative to solve problems resourcefully. You thrive on creating and maintaining systems, and you communicate openly when plans change. You’re respectful, kind, and comfortable working in a home where innovation and flexibility are valued. You also enjoy creative personalities and humor. You work well with others, especially our full-time nanny, and appreciate a household that runs smoothly but warmly. You’re a dog lover, somewhat tech savvy, and you understand that taking the mental load off a family means anticipating needs, not just responding to requests. While our full-time nanny provides the primary childcare, this role focuses on household management, meal preparation, organization, and supporting the overall functioning of the home. We are looking for someone who truly enjoys being in the kitchen and takes pride in creating nutritious, delicious meals for a busy family. Cooking and meal preparation will be a primary focus of this position, so we're seeking someone who can confidently plan, prep, and execute meals with ease. The ideal candidate is comfortable following recipes, enjoys trying new dishes, and can keep the kitchen organized and running smoothly. From preparing daily family meals to stocking ingredients, managing meal prep, and accommodating dietary needs, this person will play an important role in supporting the family's day-to-day life through thoughtful and consistent meal preparation. Beyond the kitchen, you will make a meaningful contribution by keeping the household running efficiently, maintaining organizational systems that support family life, and helping create more time and mental space for creativity, connection, and the opportunities that matter most.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation - mileage reimbursement for family related errands
General vaccinations preferred and willing to receive annual flu vaccination
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable making independent decisions without needing constant direction
Ability to see what needs to be done and take initiative to solve problems resourcefully
Thrive on creating and maintaining systems
Communicate openly when plans change
Respectful, kind, and comfortable working in a home where innovation and flexibility are valued
Enjoy creative personalities and humor
Work well with others, especially the full-time nanny
Appreciate a household that runs smoothly but warmly
Dog lover
Somewhat tech savvy
Understand that taking the mental load off a family means anticipating needs, not just responding to requests
Truly enjoy being in the kitchen and takes pride in creating nutritious, delicious meals for a busy family
Confidently plan, prep, and execute meals with ease
Comfortable following recipes
Enjoys trying new dishes
Ability to keep the kitchen organized and running smoothly
Ability to plan, prep, and execute meals with ease
Ability to accommodate dietary needs
Ability to keep the household running efficiently
Ability to maintain organizational systems that support family life

Nice To Haves

Childcare coverage during the nanny's annual month-long travel
Occasional evening babysitting as needed
Occasional emergency backup childcare during urgent situations

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare 3-4 dinners per week that are fully ready to heat up and eat. Make enough for two days of leftovers
Prepare daily breakfasts and lunches for the entire family
Manage all grocery shopping and maintain a well-stocked kitchen
Navigate complex food allergies: gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, sesame-free, and refined sugar-free (in various combinations for different family members)
Batch cook and maintain a well-organized freezer with clearly labeled items, including allergy-friendly options
Clearly label all food items with allergen information
Clean and maintain the entire kitchen after cooking
Take full ownership of meal planning based on what's available
Wash, fold, organize, and put away all family laundry
Handle any ironing or special garment care as needed
Rotate linens and maintain the laundry area
Create, maintain and adapt to household organization systems throughout the home
Perform daily resets of common areas
Prep the house before the bi-weekly cleaning service arrives
Light tidying: dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Organize storage areas and implement seasonal swaps for décor
Manage art loft organization, with input from the nanny
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Inventory & Errands: Monitor and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Adjust auto-ship subscriptions as needed
Reorder medications and pet supplies
Handle returns, gift shopping, and package management
Break down Amazon boxes
Vehicle Upkeep: Schedule regular vehicle maintenance
Coordinate mobile detailing service
Ensure family vehicles are fueled and clean
Track registration and insurance
Pet Care: Occasional feeding/walking the dog
Manage vet/grooming scheduling
Administer medications
Maintain pet supplies
Occasional dog sitting
Family Support: Provide occasional emergency backup childcare during urgent situations
Provide childcare coverage during the nanny's annual month-long travel
Occasional evening babysitting as needed
Coordinate closely with the nanny on any child-related tasks and systems
Handle child-related errands such as medication pickup
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects: Occasional deep cleaning tasks: fridge, oven, baseboards
Maintain mudroom and entryway areas
Maintain outdoor spaces: manage outdoor cushions, clear pine needles
Assist in wrapping presents - passionate about gorgeous presents for showers, birthdays, and holidays
Vendor & Property Oversight: Research and coordinate quotes for home repairs and services
Oversee cleaners and other contractors as needed