Household Manager (with Administrative & Meal Prep Focus)

Sage Haus•Larchmont, NY

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, warm, and energetic family of four looking for a Household Manager with a focus on administrative tasks and meal preparation. Our two school-aged boys are the center of our world. We are seeking a true partner who enjoys creating order, anticipating needs, and helping our home feel calm and organized. The ideal candidate will be warm, proactive, dependable, professional, and genuinely enjoy being part of a lively household. We value someone who takes pride in their work, communicates openly, and brings a positive, thoughtful presence to our family’s daily rhythm.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation.
General vaccinations.
Highly organized and proactive.
Comfortable managing schedules, appointments, household details, and small tasks.
Fluent in technologies needed for household management (shared calendars, AI-driven planning, etc.).
Experienced with family logistics, including school routines, extracurricular schedules, meal planning, appointments, and household planning.
Comfortable supporting energetic children.
Patient, flexible, and able to maintain a sense of humor while helping children build routines, independence, and confidence.
Comfortable preparing family meals, following recipes, and helping create consistent food routines.
Open to supporting a family with specific dietary preferences and evolving needs.
Flexible and adaptable to changing weekly needs.
Professional and trustworthy.
Ability to communicate well, maintain appropriate boundaries, and bring maturity, discretion, and good judgment to work.
Requires a background check, including a driving record review.

Nice To Haves

Some flexibility for additional hours required (up to 5 per week) and on non-school days if possible.

Responsibilities

Manage the household calendar, including children's extracurricular schedules, medical appointments, and family logistics.
Coordinate monthly prescription renewals.
Track household expenses and receipts for purchases made in the household manager role.
Support travel planning and logistics as needed.
Prepare dinner for children 5 nights/week and for parents 3 nights/week.
Support food introduction plan, introducing one new food per week, for children.
Grocery shopping for pantry staples and recipe ingredients.
Follow dietary needs and food preferences for particular eaters.
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
Partner with the family to create and maintain household organization systems.
Perform daily resets: dishes, surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming, and prepping the home for the weekly cleaning service.
Manage seasonal décor swaps.
Assist with holiday, birthday, and event prep.
Handle packing and unpacking for family travel.
Undertake organizational projects (board games, toys/legos, gear, closets).
Maintain and restock pantry, refrigerator, and household supplies.
Handle returns, dry cleaning, and gift shopping.
Manage mail and package delivery; break down and dispose of boxes.
Oversee cleaners, contractors, and landscapers.
Research and coordinate repairs and quotes.
Provide school pickup and activity transport for kids as needed.
Offer additional childcare support as needed.
Handle kid-related errands as needed.
Wash, fold, and organize kids' laundry as needed.
Maintain tidy and well-stocked laundry areas.