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Job description
House Manager
Location: Redwood City, CA 94061
Employment Type: Part-time, 20–30 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible schedule with a mix of daytime hours (while children are at school) and select weeknights for meal preparation and childcare support. Occasional weekend availability is preferred.
Compensation: $45–$55 per hour, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Reliable transportation
Maintain a smoke-free environment
Current vaccinations (major vaccines)
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
About Our Family
We are a warm, thoughtful family of four with two energetic daughters, ages 3 and 5, and our family cat. Our home is full of love, emotion, curiosity, and lots of activity. Both parents work from home—one running her own business, the other as an engineer with occasional office visits—and we deeply value creating a household that feels calm, connected, organized, and supportive for our family. At the same time, we love celebrating birthdays, holidays, traditions, and creating joyful memories together.
Our household is kosher, and we value good food, meaningful family time, and creating routines and systems that help everyone feel grounded and cared for. Our daughters are bright, expressive, loving, and full of personality, bringing big feelings, creativity, and endless energy into our home. They can be slow to warm up but thrive with patience, compassion, consistency, and caregivers who take the time to truly meet them where they are. They are currently busy with preschool, camps, and growing into new stages of independence, and we hope to continue exposing them to activities and experiences that build confidence, creativity, and growth in new areas.
We are intentional parents who want our children to grow up in an environment that feels peaceful, emotionally safe, engaging, and joy-filled. The primary goal of this role is to help create consistency, organization, and support behind the scenes so we can spend more present, stress-free time with our children instead of constantly juggling logistics, meal prep, scheduling, and household management.
Who You Are / What We're Looking For
You are someone who naturally notices what needs to be done and takes initiative without needing constant direction. You thrive in environments where you can create calm, structure, and ease for the people around you. Organization comes naturally to you—you love building systems that make everyday life run more smoothly, and you can quickly identify a path forward when things feel overwhelming or disorganized. You are dependable, thoughtful, and take genuine pride in helping a household feel cared for, functional, and peaceful.
You bring a calm, grounded presence into the home and are emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and intuitive with both adults and children. You understand how to meet people where they are, communicate clearly, and adjust your approach depending on the needs of the moment. You are gentle but confident, warm but capable, and understand the balance between flexibility and follow-through. Relationships matter deeply to you, and you find joy in both meaningful connection and helping others feel supported through your work.
You are someone who:
Loves to cook and feed people, helping with both batch cooking and fresh meals throughout the week
Childcare experience with younger children
Is proactive and able to anticipate needs before they become stressful
Enjoys collaborating as part of a team to make people's lives easier and more manageable
Brings a calm, collected, and gracious energy into the home
Finds fulfillment in both strong relationships and productive, supportive work
Communicates clearly, values feedback, and appreciates open, respectful collaboration
Genuinely cares about the families you work with and sees this role as more than just a job
Key Responsibilities
Meal Planning & Preparation
Plan simple, repeatable weekly or biweekly menus and submit for approval
Grocery shop, including sourcing quality produce and kosher meat
Wash, chop, and prep ingredients weekly
Cook 5–6 meals per week (batch cooking and fresh preparation)
Create and pack rotating school and summer camp lunches
Maintain grab-and-go snack systems
Follow kosher guidelines and accommodate dietary restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free for one parent)
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance
Household Organization & Maintenance
Create and maintain organization systems throughout the home (kitchen, children's clothing, toys, general household areas)
Perform daily resets: light tidying, dishes, surfaces, vacuuming high-traffic areas
Prep home for weekly cleaners
Organize and rotate children's clothing by size; coordinate donations of outgrown items
Rotate and declutter toys; donate outgrown baby items
Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, HVAC filters, vacuum filters, and water filters
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
Clean and maintain humidifiers
Monthly deep clean: refrigerator, freezer, pantry, ice maker, coffee maker, etc
Organizational projects: toy rotation, decluttering entryways and garage, managing art supplies and school papers
Inventory & Errands
Monitor and restock pantry, fridge, household supplies, and cleaning products
Manage household subscription orders (think Amazon, Costco, Target)
In-person errands: returns, dry cleaning, pharmacy pickups, gift shopping
Mail and package handling; break down boxes
Refill dishwasher rinse aid and other kitchen supplies
Unpack deliveries and put items away
Laundry & Linens
Wash, fold, and put away laundry for entire family
Rotate towels regularly
Maintain laundry area and supplies
Family Support
School and daycare pickups as needed
Light childcare supervision and care support
Occasional date night support (monthly preferred)
Prepare backpacks, clothing, and snacks for school and camps
Research and present curated options for children's activities (swim, gymnastics, camps)
Handle camp and class sign-ups
Pet Care
Refill cats automatic feeder, water, and litter box for family cat
Maintain and clean pet feeding and water systems
Schedule annual vet appointments and track license renewal
Administer monthly flea treatment (preferred but not required)
Vehicle Management
Schedule and track vehicle maintenance and registration
Coordinate smog check every other year
Clean and organize family vehicle
Keep car stocked with diapers, wipes, and other essentials
Fuel vehicle as needed
Administrative & Calendar Support
Maintain shared family calendar (household schedules, children's activities, birthdays, appointments)
Assist with travel planning: research flights, coordinate car rentals with car seats
Option to housesit when family travels
Vendor & Property Oversight
Research and coordinate repairs; obtain quotes
Become primary contact for cleaners, landscapers, and contractors
Outdoor space upkeep: occasional watering, toy pickup, wipe down outdoor furniture (not landscaping)
Flatten boxes and
Worksite address
redwood city, CA, 94061, US
Who can apply
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