House Manager & Family Assistant with Light Meal Prep Support

Job Title: House Manager & Family Assistant with Light Meal Prep Support

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Employment Type: Part-time, 15–20 hours per week

Schedule: 3–4 days per week | Monday–Friday

Flexible scheduling Monday–Thursday, with Friday as a consistent anchor day.

Compensation : $33–$42 per hour / based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation required; use of family vehicle or candidate's own vehicle with mileage reimbursement — open to candidate preference.
• Tech-savvy; comfort operating household management systems and digital tools.
• Prior experience in household management or a comparable high-demand operational environment strongly preferred.

About Our Family

We're a busy, warm, and high-energy family whose home is often full of life — kids, friends, family, sports, gatherings, and our four beloved animals (3 cats and a dog). We love to host and tend to go all in, from Halloween and New Year's celebrations to playoff watch parties. Our home has a lot of dynamics and personality, and we're looking for someone who enjoys being part of it all.

With two demanding work schedules, two active kids (7 and 12) with busy after-school and competitive sports schedules, and a high-energy Australian Shepherd who needs daily walks, attention, and care, there are a lot of moving parts to coordinate. We need a grounding, steady presence and a trusted pillar within our home. Someone who takes ownership, brings calm and positive energy, and feels like an extra partner in helping our family stay organized and supported. We want someone we can trust to see the bigger picture while also handling the everyday details that keep our household moving forward.

At the heart of it all are relationships — our people matter deeply to us, and many of those who have worked with our family have remained in our lives long after their roles ended. That's the kind of relationship we hope to build here. While this position includes household management, family support, errands, pet care, and plenty of logistics, we're ultimately looking for someone who wants to grow with us and genuinely enjoy becoming part of our everyday life.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are someone who walks into a busy household and instinctively sees what needs to happen — and then takes care of it without needing to be asked twice. You naturally think four steps ahead, maintain a bird's-eye view of the home, and notice the details others might miss — yes, even whose clothes are whose. You take genuine pride in creating order and making a busy household feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable.

You are proactive, self-managed, flexible, and adaptable. Plans will change, schedules will shift, and unexpected things will come up, and you're someone who can roll with the punches without losing your footing. You're comfortable jumping in wherever you're needed, solving problems as they arise, and figuring out the next step rather than waiting for direction. You're thoughtful about the way you work and naturally look for efficiencies that will make our existing systems better. You don't feel the need to reinvent the wheel — but if you see a smarter way to do something, you're confident enough to speak up.

Just as important, you're relationship-oriented, warm, and genuinely enjoy being part of a family's life. You bring positive, upbeat energy and a sense of humor to the household. You love animals and are comfortable being actively involved in their care. You connect naturally with children of different ages and understand that being supportive sometimes means being nurturing and sometimes means being respectfully firm.

If you're the kind of person who can walk into a full, active household, take a deep breath, figure out what needs to happen, jump in with a smile, and make everyone feel like they have a little more room to breathe — you're exactly who we're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Execute, maintain, and improve existing household organization systems
• Perform daily resets and light tidying including dishes, surfaces, and vacuuming high-traffic areas
• Manage seasonal swaps for clothing, décor, bedding, and gear including coordination with off-site storage
• Prep the home for weekly house cleaners
• Support event, holiday, and guest prep
• Manage packing and unpacking for travel
• Handle routine home maintenance tasks including changing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector checks

Family Support

• Provide backup pick-up and drop-off coverage as needed
• Offer light supervision and backup childcare support as needed
• Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks; support the older child with reminders and the younger child with organization
• Handle kid-related errands as needed
• Provide occasional overnight support when both parents have overlapping work travel (approximately twice per year)

Inventory & Errands

• Proactively monitor and restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
• Maintain running supply lists and manage household subscriptions (Amazon, Chewy, Grove)
• Handle returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, mail, and package management
• Break down and clear boxes regularly

Meal Support

• Meal prep: wash, chop, and prep ingredients
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks as needed, particularly when a parent is traveling
• Conduct a Friday fridge clean-out and weekend refresh to ensure the family has what they need going into the weekend
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen

Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and organize laundry for the whole family
• Handle ironing, steaming, and any special garment care
• Manage towel and linen rotation
• Maintain an organized and well-stocked laundry area

Pet Care

• Feed and walk the dog daily (2-3 mile walk preferred); coordinate dog park visits and daycare as needed
• Administer flea medication and other medications to all animals as directed
• Bathing for the dog once a month
• Schedule and coordinate grooming and vet appointments for all animals
• Maintain pet supplies and track needs proactively

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Oversee and act as the main point of contract for cleaners/contractors/landscapers
• Research and coordinate vendor quotes, repairs, and contractor visits as needed
• Manage outdoor spaces including regular resets, backyard cleanup, and seasonal property maintenance

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Manage household calendar using Skylight and an AI family assistant tool
• Handle occasional bookkeeping and receipt tracking
• Support with event / appointment coordination as well as travel logistics as needed

How to Apply

Please send a short intro letter, an updated resume, and 3 professional references with contact information to Sage Haus. This role requires a background check.

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