House Manager (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Seattle, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a dynamic household of six in the Mount Baker neighborhood near the lake. Both parents work full-time in demanding roles, and our four children (ages 11, 9, 5 & 4) keep life energetic, fun, and wonderfully active. We also share our home with three beloved pets: an elderly dog and two cats. Family is incredibly important to us and we truly value our quality time together in the evenings and on the weekends. Our home runs on a blend of established systems and flexibility. We have an au pair who manages morning and afternoon child-related responsibilities, as well as a housekeeping service that comes twice a month to handle deeper cleaning tasks. We've recently taken on more professional responsibilities, which means we need someone who can truly own the household side of things. We're looking for someone who can take the weight of daily household management off our plates so we can be fully present with our kids. Our household is warm and respectful, and we appreciate kindness and a calm presence. We’re looking for someone who enjoys creating order behind the scenes and takes pride in making everyday life easier for others. The right person is interested in building a long-term relationship with our family and will help ensure that the countless small tasks that keep a home running don’t fall through the cracks. Our goal is to spend less time managing logistics and more time being present for our family. We’re seeking a trusted partner who can provide that support by helping our household operate smoothly, efficiently and proactively.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Up-to-date on general vaccinations
Proactive, professional, and pleasant demeanor
Ability to see what needs to be done and do it without much direction
Comfortable working independently in a home
Excited to own household systems, maintaining what's working and creating new solutions where needed
Clear, direct communication skills
Organized and flexible
Ability to maintain a friendly presence while maintaining professional boundaries
Comfortable working in a busy family home
Genuinely enjoy helping busy families thrive
Ability to take pride in anticipating needs, creating calm, and handling details before they become problems
Experience managing household inventory, organizing spaces, and handling to-do lists
Must pass a background check

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems
Daily resets and prep home for bi-weekly cleaning service
Light tidying, including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, and bedding
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Event, holiday, and guest prep, including occasional children's birthday parties or evening hosting
Indoor plant care
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, and other household maintenance items
Manage outdoor spaces, including picking up toys and tidying the backyard space
Packing and unpacking for family travel as needed
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage running household supply lists, orders and subscriptions
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping
Mail and package handling, including breaking down boxes
Meal planning
Grocery shopping
Light meal prep for 3-4 meals per week, including chopping vegetables and getting ingredients ready
Batch prep easy grab and go breakfast items and snacks
Wash, fold, and organize adult laundry, and family towels and linens
Maintain, stock and tidy laundry areas
Daily pet care including feeding, watering and monitoring pet supplies
Clean litter boxes daily
Schedule maintenance for family vehicles
Maintain family vehicles including fueling, cleaning, and organizing
Occasional deep cleans of fridge, oven, and baseboards
Refresh garage, mudroom, and entry areas
Organizational projects for children’s toys and gear
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers
Backup childcare support as needed (assist with pick-up/drop-offs, kid-related errands)