House Manager

Sage Haus • Escondido, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is focused on proactive household management: creating structure, consistency, and ease within the home through thoughtful execution of daily and weekly tasks. The family is seeking a supportive individual who can take ownership of household responsibilities such as laundry, groceries, meal prep, and general upkeep, allowing them to spend more time as a family. The ideal candidate will bring consistency, reduce the mental load, and create a sense of ease in the weekly flow, understanding the impact of daily tasks and effectively managing them.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Comfortable working in a home with a dog (golden retriever)
• Experienced, self-led House Manager
• Professional, no-nonsense approach—efficient, capable, and reliable
• Easygoing and adaptable
• Ability to step into a home, assess what’s needed, and get things done without creating friction or requiring constant input
• Highly organized and systems-minded
• Flexibility to pivot as priorities shift
• Respect for privacy and boundaries, with a clear understanding of discretion
• Thoughtful and intuitive
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive self-starter who does not require constant direction
• Efficient and proactive with strong follow-through
• Easygoing, adaptable, and flexible
• Professional, grounded, and service oriented in approach
• Respectful of privacy with healthy boundaries
• Ability to anticipate needs and stay ahead of tasks
• Strong systems mindset (laundry, home flow, inventory)
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent
• Positive, capable, and solutions-oriented

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve household organization systems
• Complete a daily reset (dishes, counters, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
• Prepare home for bi-weekly cleaning service (Thursday)
• Refresh key areas such as entry, garage, and storage spaces
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Maintain indoor plants
• Handle small home tasks (batteries, light bulbs, etc.)
• Track and restock pantry, fridge, and household essentials
• Maintain running supply lists
• Manage household orders (Amazon, Thrive, Costco, etc.)
• Grocery shopping (Jimbo’s, Thrive Market, etc.)
• Run errands including returns and dry cleaning
• Break down boxes and manage household overflow
• Prep simple, healthy, family-friendly meals (2–3x per week)
• Focus on easy, grab-and-go options and reheatable meals
• Prepare ingredients, snacks, and basics (fruits, vegetables, proteins)
• Support dinner readiness to reduce evening stress
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Manage full household laundry system (wash, fold, organize)
• Maintain consistent laundry flow to prevent buildup
• Rotate linens as needed (cleaners handle bedding changes)
• Keep laundry areas tidy and stocked
• Light care for golden retriever (15-minute walk during shift)
• Coordinate grooming appointments (mobile groomer)
• Maintain pet supplies
• Support organization projects (pantry, closets, children’s items)
• Refresh key zones (garage, entry, storage)
• Assist with ongoing decluttering and household organization
• Occasional child gap care for school pickups or support during parent travel
• Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend support as needed

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed