Household Manager (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus•Broadlands, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy family of four, plus Mowgli, our friendly long-haired cat. We live in a spacious home that we love, but keeping up with the daily maintenance and organization can feel overwhelming. What we really need is someone who can help us maintain the day-to-day so that our time together as a family can be focused on being present with each other. We value consistency and are looking for someone who wants to grow with our family over time. We are seeking someone who is genuinely interested in becoming a long-term, trusted presence in our home and who shares our commitment to building a stable, supportive relationship.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Comfortable around cats (family has a friendly, long-haired cat)
Strong English communication skills
Self-starter who brings positive energy, warmth, and confidence into the home.
Natural eye for organization and enjoy creating systems that make everyday life run more smoothly.
Notice what needs to be done without needing to be told, and take pride in keeping a household tidy, organized, and comfortable.
Professional and respectful of a work-from-home environment, understanding when to engage and when to work independently.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy taking ownership of responsibilities.
Comfortable asking questions when needed and have a take-charge attitude that allows you to step in and get things done.
Connect well with kids and families
Looking for a long-term role where you can become an integral part of a family's life.
Requires a background check.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility for occasional House Sitting

Responsibilities

Wash, fold, organize, and put away all family laundry and household linens
Maintain regular linen rotation, including sheets, pillowcases, and towels
Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked with supplies
Perform daily resets and light tidying throughout the home, including dishes, surfaces, litter box maintenance and vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prepare the home for monthly cleaner visits
Create and maintain household organization systems
Seasonal swaps (décor, bedding)
Occasionally: prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Packing/unpacking for travel
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc.
Plan and prep healthy meals (easy grab and go breakfasts, bulk salad lunch, 2-3x dinner weekly—prepped or cooked)
Prep healthy snacks (fruits and veggies washed, cut and prepped)
Prep school lunches (5x weekly)
Coordinate grocery list for family (using Skylight)
Follow healthy dietary preferences
Clean up the kitchen after meal prep
Organizational projects (toys, gear, desks, closets)
Occasional deep cleans (fridge, oven, baseboards)
Refresh garage/mudroom/entry
Clean humidifiers/air purifiers
Manage and contribute to household supply lists via Skylight calendar
Unload and unpack household deliveries and groceries
Break down boxes
Clean and organize family vehicles, removing kids' items and tidying interiors
Maintain awareness of the family's Skylight calendar
Occasional light supervision or backup childcare
Open to occasional house sitting for weekends
Seasonal property maintenance
As needed: manage outdoor spaces