House Manager — Orinda, CA

Sage Haus•Orinda, CA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, active family of four with two daughters, ages 6 and 8, a large puppy, and an indoor rabbit. Our home is spacious and open, with lots of high-traffic areas. We have a cleaning team that comes twice a week, so this role is less about traditional housekeeping and more about everything that keeps our busy home running smoothly in between. We’re looking for someone who enjoys creating systems, keeping shared spaces working well, staying ahead of household needs, and helping a lively home feel calm, organized, and ready for whatever is happening next. The ideal candidate is capable, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoys helping a busy home feel organized and cared for. This role involves working around children, a large dog, and an indoor rabbit, and maintaining a smoke-free environment. Occasional flexibility for date nights or entertaining is needed, as is occasional backup childcare or pet sitting. Direct, open communication is important, as is the ability to take initiative and follow through.

Requirements

Comfortable working around children, a large dog and an indoor rabbit.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation for household errands and occasional family support.
Ability to see what needs to be done and get moving.
Comfortable setting priorities, taking initiative, and following things through.
Enjoy creating order and finding better ways for a home to function.
Notice the details and take satisfaction in making everyday life easier.
Comfortable being part of the natural rhythm, and occasional chaos, of family life.
Enjoy being around kids and take a genuine interest in them.
Ability to engage warmly and naturally while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.
Enjoy being in the kitchen.
Direct, open communication.
Comfortable asking questions, sharing updates, and speaking up when something needs attention.
Flexibility, including occasional evening support for entertaining and, from time to time, house or pet sitting.

Nice To Haves

Occasional backup childcare or date-night coverage.
Occasional batch cooking or freezer prep for agreed-upon items.
Occasional evening support for entertaining.
Occasional house or pet sitting.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain practical organizational systems throughout the home.
Keep high-traffic areas tidy and reset between cleaning visits.
Organize and donate outgrown clothing, toys, and household items.
Tackle ongoing organizing projects, including closets, kids’ gear, and other frequently used spaces.
Support dinner parties, holiday gatherings, and other at-home entertaining.
Fold, organize, and return laundry to its proper place.
Manage linen rotation and laundering in coordination with the cleaning team.
Keep laundry and linen areas tidy, organized, and well stocked.
Keep pantry, fridge, and household essentials stocked.
Maintain running shopping lists and manage household orders.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, mail, packages, and recycling or breakdown of shipping materials.
Assist with occasional gift shopping and other household errands.
Provide hands-on support for dinner parties and at-home entertaining, including kitchen prep, serving flow, and post-event reset.
Help keep the kitchen organized, stocked, and ready for everyday cooking and entertaining.
Help keep kids’ activities and household schedules organized, including setting up and maintaining the shared Skylight calendar.
Support family travel planning by coordinating activities and reservations once flights are booked.
Help the household reset after travel, including unpacking and laundry.
Provide occasional support with the family’s large puppy, including walks and letting him out in the yard.
Coordinate grooming and veterinary appointments.
Keep pet supplies stocked and organized.
Schedule maintenance appointments for the family vehicle and coordinate mechanic transport as needed.
Coordinate household vendors, repairs, maintenance, and specialty services.
Maintain key vendor contacts and flag household issues that need attention.
Keep an eye on outdoor spaces, including the pool and vegetable garden, especially during family travel.
Occasional deep cleans of the fridge, oven, and similar areas.
Organize high-clutter zones such as the garage, mudroom, and entryway.
Tackle organizational projects (toys, art supplies, closets, kids' gear).
Clean humidifiers and air purifiers.
Coordinate window washing and upholstery spot-cleaning.