Household Manager with Pet Support

Sage Haus•Bloomfield Hills, MI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned, self-directed, and deeply professional Household Manager to act as the operational hub of our household. This role requires someone who understands the rhythm of a private home, excels at coordination, oversight, systems, and execution, and can proactively manage projects, vendors, schedules, and household logistics with exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, organized, genuinely loves animals, and brings a "fix it before they find out" mentality. This is not a housekeeping or culinary role, but rather one focused on ensuring the smooth and unobtrusive running of the household.

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a private household or estate management setting.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation required.
Comfortable with regular overnight stays on property as needed.
Weekend and holiday availability required; must be flexible and responsive with schedule changes.
Strong computer skills required.
Must love and be comfortable around large dogs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pet care, including feeding, walking, and administering medication.
Experience managing household vendors and contractors.
Experience with household organization and maintenance.
Experience with travel coordination and personal assistant tasks.
Familiarity with budget oversight and receipt tracking.

Responsibilities

Primary caregiver for our large, friendly lab, including daily feeding, walking, general care, and overnight stays on property when the family is away.
Schedule dog grooming and exercise appointments, as well as vet appointments.
Administer dog medicine and supplements as needed, and coordinate with the poop cleanup service.
Maintain and organize all pet supplies.
Maintain existing household organization systems, including light daily tidying, seasonal clothing swaps, decor changes, and bedding rotations.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs, with an emphasis on closet organization projects.
Routinely check and replace batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detectors.
Maintain and clean humidifiers and air purifiers.
Organize and upkeep garage, mudroom, and entryway spaces.
Serve as the primary point of contact for cleaners, contractors, landscapers, HVAC technicians, generator service, and sprinkler maintenance.
Oversee and direct the cleaning team, escalating concerns as needed.
Research vendors, gather quotes, and coordinate repairs.
Manage seasonal property maintenance, including outdoor furniture storage and preparation.
Oversee management of outdoor spaces and the vendors who maintain them.
Take garbage out to the curb and bring it back in.
Restock pantry, fridge, and all household supplies on a regular basis.
Manage running household supply lists and place orders through various retailers.
Ensure dry cleaning is handled appropriately.
Collect and sort mail.
Assist with hosting holiday dinners, coordinating and picking up prepared meals, and light meal prep.
Perform grocery runs to local markets as needed.
Handle kitchen clean-up and general maintenance of food prep areas.
Coordinate dry cleaning drop-off and pickup.
Keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked.
Oversee occasional deep cleans conducted by the cleaning team.
Take on organizational projects as they arise.
Refresh and maintain garage, mudroom, and entry spaces.
Track and submit household receipts and support basic budget oversight.
Coordinate travel planning, including contacting pilots, catering, handling car rentals, and hotel bookings.
Assist with packing and unpacking for travel.
Keep track of family birthdays, purchase, wrap, and ship gifts.
Manage shared apple calendar and coordinate with the Executive Assistant on all necessary appointments.