Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Job Title: Full-Time Household Manager & Family Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: St. Louis, MO 63130

Employment Type: Full-Time | 35–40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday–Friday, as follows:

• Monday: 8:00am–4:00pm
• Tuesday: 12:00pm–7:00pm
• Wednesday: Flexible, approximately 4-5 hours (administrative focus)
• Thursday: 12:00pm–7:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm

Compensation: $83,000–$93,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health insurance stipend; PTO and sick time to be discussed

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a private household or family assistant role
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in a kosher home or genuinely open to learning and following kosher kitchen guidelines with attention to detail
• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Maintain a fragrance-free presence while in the home
• Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including standard childhood/adult immunizations), subject to applicable legal accommodations
• CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain upon hire
• Ability to navigate multiple levels of the home throughout the day
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Our Family

We are a busy, high-energy family of five in St. Louis, with two parents deeply passionate about our professional work and three active boys who bring plenty of life, laughter, and movement to our home. Our days start early and move quickly, and we take pride in creating a home that feels organized, welcoming, and thoughtfully cared for. We designed and built our home with intention, and we love when everything has a place and our spaces feel beautifully reset. We have the storage systems and organizational foundations in place; we're looking for the right person to help maintain them and keep our household running smoothly.

We are a Jewish family and keep a kosher home, with Shabbat and Jewish holidays woven into the rhythm of our lives. Our kitchen practices are an important part of our daily routine, and we are happy to walk the right candidate through our specific setup. What matters most is that you approach these practices with respect, care, and attention to detail.

We are “notice and do” people: when we see something that needs attention, we take care of it. We hope to find someone who shares that instinct, takes pride in the details, and helps keep our home in order so we can spend less time managing the day-to-day and more time enjoying life together.

Who You Are / What We're Looking For

You are someone who naturally notices what needs attention and takes the initiative to see it through. You don't need a task list to get started; you spot the cobwebs in the garage, the seltzers accumulating on the nightstand, the pantry item running low, or the outdoor fan that needs fixing, and you take action. You bring a thoughtful, practical approach to household management, knowing when to handle something yourself, when to find a solution, and when to check in. You take ownership, solve problems, and follow through, finding satisfaction in the small details that make a home feel well cared for.

You are organized, efficient, and proactive in your communication. Whether researching a contractor, gathering quotes, presenting options clearly, managing vendors, or coordinating schedules, you can take a task from the initial question through completion once you have the green light. You are comfortable with the administrative and logistical side of household management and bring the executive functioning needed to keep many moving pieces organized. Just as importantly, you are emotionally intelligent and understand that becoming part of a family's home and routine takes time, patience, good judgment, and strong interpersonal awareness, particularly for a family that is newer to relying on outside household support. You bring competence and calm, building trust through consistency, discretion, and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

Household Organization & Maintenance

• Maintain daily tidying and resets throughout the home, including dishes, surfaces, kitchen upkeep, vacuuming, and organized common areas
• Create and maintain practical household organization systems as the family's needs evolve
• Coordinate seasonal clothing transitions as the children grow, along with donation organization and drop-offs
• Ensure the home is prepared for weekly cleaning team visits
• Pack and unpack for family trips, ensuring belongings are organized before departure and the home is reset upon return
• Manage routine household upkeep and maintenance, including changing batteries and light bulbs, checking smoke detectors, replacing air conditioning filters, and humidifier and air purifier components as needed
• Take ownership of organizational projects, particularly during family travel weeks, including refreshing toys, gear, closets, high-traffic areas, and the garage
• Complete monthly deep cleaning of the refrigerator, oven, and microwave
• Care for indoor plants and maintain a welcoming, orderly home environment

Meal Preparation & Support

• Assist with grocery shopping, initially learning the family's preferences alongside them, with the potential to take ownership of shopping as the relationship develops
• Organize groceries upon arrival and wash, chop, prepare, and store produce and other ingredients so the kitchen is well-stocked and ready for the week
• Prepare healthy grab-and-go snacks and convenient options for the family
• Batch-prepare ingredients, including proteins, fresh produce, and other flexible meal components, to make everyday meals easier to assemble
• Assist with the children's weeknight dinners, including simple heat-and-serve meals and fresh produce preparation
• Prepare ingredients and assist with 2–4 simple, homemade adult meals per week
• Prepare school lunches for the three boys
• Follow kosher dietary guidelines with care and consistency, learning and maintaining the family's established kitchen practices
• Reset the kitchen after breakfast and evening meals, keeping it clean and orderly so the family can enjoy their evenings together without late-night cleanup

Laundry & Linens

• Manage household laundry, including washing, folding, organizing, and putting away clothing according to the family's preferences
• Handle ironing, steaming, and special garment care as needed
• Maintain a weekly linen rotation, including changing and refreshing household bedding and linens
• Keep laundry areas tidy, organized, and well-stocked

Inventory & Errands

• Monitor and proactively restock pantry items, refrigerator essentials, and household supplies before they run low
• Maintain organized household supply lists and track replenishment needs
• Handle routine errands, including returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping, and other household-related tasks
• Receive and unpack deliveries, organize items, and break down boxes
• Manage incoming mail and packages and keep related areas organized

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the cleaning team, contractors, landscapers, pool service providers, and other household vendors
• Research service providers, gather quotes, compare options, and present recommendations for family approval, with the ability to independently manage decisions and coordinate work through completion as trust develops and good judgment is established
• Coordinate seasonal property maintenance, including irrigation shutoff and other end-of-season tasks
• Maintain the pool area and outdoor spaces, coordinating services and addressing upkeep needs as they arise
• Identify household repair and maintenance needs, including appliance issues and broken fixtures, and coordinate appropriate solutions
• Coordinate home service appointments and be present for deliveries or vendor visits as needed

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

• Assist with family travel planning and logistics, including coordinating and booking flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries
• Maintain visibility into the family calendar and assist with appointment scheduling as trust develops
• Assist with coordinating medical, dental, and other family appointments as needed
• Potentially travel with the family as the role and relationship evolve

Family Support

• Assist the children with preparing their backpacks, snacks, and clothing the evening before school while encouraging them to take responsibility for their own preparations
• Assist with transportation to and from after-school activities as needed
• Provide light backup childcare and supervision when needed

Vehicle Upkeep

• Maintain the family vehicles by keeping them fueled, clean, and organized
• Coordinate oil changes and routine vehicle maintenance, ensuring services are completed as needed
• Track vehicle registration and insurance renewals and coordinate timely completion
• Arrange mobile detailing as needed

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A short introduction letter
• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Note: This role requires a background check and a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement.

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