House Manager Job at Sage Haus, Escondido, CA

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  • Sage Haus
  • Escondido, CA

Job Description

Job Description: House Manager

Location: Escondido, California (92025)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Proposed Start Date: June 
Compensation: $28–34 per hour
Proposed Schedule: 12–15 hours per week, Mondays/Wednesdays from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (flexible within this window).

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
  • Ability to maintain a smoke-free environment
  • Comfortable working in a home with a dog (golden retriever)

About Our Family

We are a down-to-earth family of four and a golden retriever, living in North County San Diego. This season of our life is dynamic with work, school, and activities, and we truly value the goal of being present with our kids and creating a home that feels calm, organized, and supportive of our daily rhythm.

With two working parents, our schedules are full and fast-moving, and like many working families, the pressure points tend to show up in the mornings and evenings, with weekends spent on household catch up.We are at a point where the day-to-day household responsibilities—laundry, groceries, meal prep, and general upkeep—have started to take over our time and energy. We are looking for someone supportive who can step in and take ownership of these areas so we can spend less time managing tasks and more time doing what we love as a family!

We value a home that feels orderly, well-run, and taken care of without constant oversight. We are seeking someone who can bring consistency, reduce the mental load, and create a sense of ease in our weekly flow—someone who understands how much the small, daily tasks add up and can quietly and effectively take them off our plate.

Who You Are

An experienced, self-led House Manager who takes pride in creating order, efficiency, and calm within a home. You naturally see what needs to be done, take initiative without waiting for direction, and follow through with consistency and care.

You bring a professional, no-nonsense approach—efficient, capable, and reliable—while also being easygoing and adaptable. There's a strong ability to step into a home, assess what's needed, and get things done without creating friction or requiring constant input.

Highly organized and systems-minded, you create and maintain routines that support a well-functioning household. Whether managing laundry, keeping the home reset, or staying ahead of groceries and supplies, you think ahead and operate with ownership.

Flexibility comes naturally—you're able to pivot as priorities shift and understand that every home operates differently. You're comfortable starting where things are, building trust, and evolving your role over time.

You respect privacy and boundaries, with a clear understanding of discretion in a private home. Thoughtful and intuitive, you stay focused on doing your job well without being intrusive.

Key Qualities Include

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive self-starter who does not require constant direction
• Efficient and proactive with strong follow-through
• Easygoing, adaptable, and flexible
• Professional, grounded, and service oriented in approach
• Respectful of privacy with healthy boundaries
• Ability to anticipate needs and stay ahead of tasks
• Strong systems mindset (laundry, home flow, inventory)
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent
• Positive, capable, and solutions-oriented

Key Responsibilities

This role is focused on proactive household management: creating structure, consistency, and ease within the home through thoughtful execution of daily and weekly tasks.

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain and improve household organization systems
• Complete a daily reset (dishes, counters, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
• Prepare home for bi-weekly cleaning service (Thursday)
• Refresh key areas such as entry, garage, and storage spaces
• Coordinate donation drop-offs
• Maintain indoor plants
• Handle small home tasks (batteries, light bulbs, etc.)

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, and household essentials
• Maintain running supply lists
• Manage household orders (Amazon, Thrive, Costco, etc.)
• Grocery shopping (Jimbo's, Thrive Market, etc.)
• Run errands including returns and dry cleaning
• Break down boxes and manage household overflow

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Prep simple, healthy, family-friendly meals (2–3x per week)
• Focus on easy, grab-and-go options and reheatable meals
• Prepare ingredients, snacks, and basics (fruits, vegetables, proteins)
• Support dinner readiness to reduce evening stress
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen

Laundry & Linen Care

• Manage full household laundry system (wash, fold, organize)
• Maintain consistent laundry flow to prevent buildup
• Rotate linens as needed (cleaners handle bedding changes)
• Keep laundry areas tidy and stocked

Pet Care

• Light care for golden retriever (15-minute walk during shift)
• Coordinate grooming appointments (mobile groomer)
• Maintain pet supplies

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Support organization projects (pantry, closets, children's items)
• Refresh key zones (garage, entry, storage)
• Assist with ongoing decluttering and household organization

Family Support

• Occasional child gap care for school pickups or support during parent travel
• Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend support as needed

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief introduction about yourself and why you are interested in this role
• Your updated resume
• At least two professional references

Please note this role requires a background check.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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