Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep support)

Sage Haus•Cos Cob, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A warm, lively family of four in Cos Cob, Connecticut, seeks a long-term Household Manager & Family Assistant to help manage household operations and provide occasional support with two young children. The role focuses especially on meal preparation, organization, and household logistics, helping the family maintain calm and structure around demanding work schedules. The family values teamwork, communication, a relaxed and respectful environment, and a trusted partner who can become integrated into its daily rhythm over time. The position is part-time, 25–35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a flexible daily schedule and mandatory coverage from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Some flexibility in start and end times is acceptable as long as the core hours are covered. Compensation is $32–$38 per hour, with an ASAP start. Prior formal nanny or house manager experience is helpful but not required; aptitude, reliability, follow-through, and fit are prioritized. The role includes planning and preparing meals, maintaining laundry and household organization, managing supplies and errands, coordinating vendors and property maintenance, completing occasional deep cleans and special projects, and providing light supervision or backup childcare when needed. Applicants should submit a short introduction letter, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information. A background check is required.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Highly organized, proactive, reliable, communicative, and detail-oriented.
Able to take initiative, manage tasks and routines independently, and work with minimal supervision.
Comfortable asking questions and balancing multiple household priorities.
Calm, capable, warm, approachable, and comfortable around children, with willingness to provide occasional childcare support.
Interested in a long-term role and building a trusted working relationship with the family.
Three professional references with contact information are required as part of the application.
Applicants must undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

Up-to-date routine vaccinations, including flu vaccination, are preferred.
Prior formal nanny or house manager experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks for adults and children, including approximately four weeknight dinners with leftovers.
Prepare lunches during the week and batch-cook meals or meal components such as breakfasts, sauces, and items for lunches.
Shop for groceries and meal-related items, and source simple, balanced, child-accessible recipes.
Clean the kitchen after meal preparation and maintain kitchen tidiness.
Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry, including clothing, bedding, and towels; manage linens and restock supplies.
Handle special-care and delicate items, and keep laundry areas tidy and supplied.
Create and maintain household organization systems for areas including closets, storage, pantry, playroom, toys, and children’s clothing.
Reset and tidy rooms daily, maintain overall neatness, and prepare the home for weekly cleaning services.
Manage seasonal swaps and prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and pickups, and support packing or unpacking for travel or seasonal transitions.
Load and unload the dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, and take out trash and recycling.
Track and restock pantry, refrigerator, toiletries, household supplies, and diapers; maintain household supply lists and coordinate household orders.
Run errands including grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping; manage package pickup, mail sorting, deliveries, and box disposal.
Schedule and supervise service providers, and research and coordinate repairs, maintenance, quotes, and other household services.
Oversee outdoor spaces and seasonal maintenance needs; support minor renovation and design projects.
Track property-specific systems and household maintenance, including HVAC, air filters, and smoke detector batteries; conduct upkeep, safety, and organization walkthroughs.
Complete occasional deep cleans, maintain and refresh specific household zones, and clean frequently used appliances monthly.
Organize special projects such as toy storage, seasonal decorations, and gear rotation.
Provide light supervision and engage in playtime with the children; handle occasional daycare pickups, typically around 5:00 p.m.
Assist with staggered bedtime routines, including supervising one child while the other settles; provide backup childcare as needed and, occasionally, babysitting or overnight support as trust develops.