House Manager & Family Assistant (Meal Prep Focus)

Sage Haus; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage Haus in Davis, CA is seeking a part-time House Manager & Family Assistant to own the kitchen, meals, and daily organization for a busy family. The role involves menu planning, grocery stocking, and coordinating weekly routines for two active parents and three school-aged children.

Ideal candidates are energetic, proactive, and comfortable in a lively home with dogs, able to lead household tasks with minimal direction while ensuring nourishing, family-friendly meals and organized spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and cooking family meals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to create systems.
• Ability to manage daily household tasks without direct supervision.
• Comfortable working in a busy, family-centered home.
• Experience with running a kitchen and stocking groceries.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cook 3 healthy, family dinners each week in-home.
• Prepare grab-and-go snacks and meals for after-school and practice fueling.
• Manage grocery planning and shopping cycles (Costco, local stores).
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and post-cooking resets.

Skills

Meal planning

Organization

Proactive initiative

Household coordination

Food preparation

Communication

Pet care

Time management

Job description

Location: Davis, California 95616

Employment Type: Part-Time (1099 Contractor)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $38–45 per hour based on experience

Proposed Schedule: 15–20 hours per week, across 2–3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday preferred). Flexible working window between 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (afternoons preferred). Occasional Saturdays are possible if the candidate is open to it.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for errands and local transport
• Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
• Comfortable working in an active home with two dogs
• Strong meal preparation and culinary experience to support a private household

About Our Family

We are a vibrant, high-energy family living in Davis, CA. With three active, sports-loving boys (elementary and middle school aged), our home is a bustling, action-packed hub that regularly welcomes friends and teammates after school.

Dad works full-time and Mom works part-time while juggling all of the family responsibilities, meaning our schedules are demanding and our evenings revolve around sports practices, games, and homework.

Our boys are independent and full of life, but between work, practices, and school, we experience substantial decision fatigue around dinner and day-to-day logistics. We are seeking a warm, proactive House Manager & Family Assistant who can step in, take true ownership of our kitchen and daily organization, and bring calm, nourishing ease to our family's weekly rhythm.

Who You Are

You are an energetic, warm, and confident self-starter who naturally takes initiative without needing a daily punch list. You thrive in a lively, kid-filled environment and bring genuine, upbeat energy into a home without ever feeling awkward or overwhelmed by the noise and action.

You are confident in the kitchen, culinary-minded and love preparing wholesome, delicious family friendly food. You take total pride in running a kitchen from building weekly menus and stocking groceries to cooking family dinners and keeping grab-and-go snacks loaded for hungry kids heading out to sports.

You are an organizer who loves bringing order to busy spaces. Rather than needing hands on direction, you see what needs to be done, make the decision, and handle it. You create systems that make daily life feel effortless for the parents so they can walk through the door and simply enjoy their evenings together.

Key Qualities Include

• Passionate, experienced, and confident in meal planning, batch cooking, and prep
• Proactive self-starter with exceptional initiative; makes decisions independently
• Outgoing, warm, and authentic personality with great energy
• Comfortable in a high-traffic, busy household with active boys
• Organized, detail-oriented, and structured behind the scenes
• Dependable and highly professional
• Strong communicator who values open, straightforward collaboration
• Flexible availability and content with a part-time schedule
• Dog-friendly and happy to interact with family pets

Key Responsibilities

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Plan and cook 3 healthy, family-friendly dinners in-home each week
• Prepare nutritious, grab-and-go snacks and meal options tailored for after-school and pre/post-practice fueling (feeding boys around 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM)
• Manage grocery planning and shopping cycles (Costco, local grocery stores)
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including daily counter clearing, loading/unloading the dishwasher, and post-cooking kitchen resets

Household Management & Organization

• Perform daily resets, counter sweeps, and light tidying to keep main living areas calm and uncluttered
• Prepare and reset the home ahead of weekly Thursday/Friday cleaner visits
• Take full ownership of the pantry and snack cabinets (restocking, organizing, maintaining inventory)
• Lead seasonal clothing swaps for the boys (summer/winter transitions)
• Coordinate decluttering projects and handle drop-offs for donated items
• Break down delivery and recycling boxes regularly

Inventory Management & Errands

• Monitor household inventory and restock pantry, fridge, and everyday supplies
• Run household errands including dry cleaning drop-offs/pickups, returns, and store runs
• Provide occasional errand and snack restocking support for Dad’s law firm in Sacramento (e.g., Costco runs)
• Receive and manage incoming mail and packages

Pet Care

• Provide regular care for 2 family dogs (Golden Retriever and Boston Terrier)
• Assist with dog walking and feedings during shift hours
• Help with routine yard cleanup (occasional pet waste removal)
• Keep pet food and supplies organized and stocked

Laundry & Linen Care

• Provide light laundry support (washing, folding, putting away) to supplement existing routines
• Assist with quick linen rotations and keeping laundry areas tidy

Family Support & Administrative Logistics

• Help set up, sync and support the family schedule across digital tools (Skylight)
• Assist with occasional, backup school or practice drop-offs and pick-ups as needed (kids are largely independent)

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Periodically clean and reorganize the refrigerator, freezer, and high-traffic snack zones
• Assist with targeted organizational projects (sports gear sorting, toy resets, mudroom flow)