House Manager & Family Assistant with Meal Prep Support

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

Location: Palo Alto, CA 94301

Employment Type: Part-time | 16-20 hours per week, with potential to grow into a full-time role

Schedule: 2 - 3 days | Monday - Friday | Flexible within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Compensation: $40–$50 per hour / based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

• Maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable personal transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Fragrance-free.
• 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 COVID-19 and flu), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Spanish or Farsi speaking is a plus.

We are a family of three living in Palo Alto, made up of two working parents and our energetic two-year-old daughter, who truly lights up every room she enters. Between demanding careers and the joyful chaos of raising a toddler, our days are full, and our schedules are often unpredictable. Life has become wonderfully full, and we've realized that bringing the right person into our home will allow us to shift our energy away from managing endless to-do lists and toward spending more quality time together as a family, enjoying the slower moments we've been missing.

Our home runs on routines, systems, and thoughtful planning. We appreciate organization, consistency, and creating an environment where everyone knows what to expect. We don't have family nearby, so the support we build around us is incredibly meaningful. Right now, we're living in an apartment while preparing for the next chapter. Over the coming year, we'll be managing the renovation of our newly purchased home before eventually moving in.

While we're excited about what's ahead, we also know it will add another layer of complexity to an already full season of life. We're looking for someone who can help us stay organized and grounded throughout the transition, bringing consistency and calm to both our current home and the move ahead.

Our daughter is full of joy, curiosity, and energy, and she loves being around people. Connection and conversation are huge priorities for our family, so we keep her daily routine screen-free. This is primarily a household management role, but because family life happens alongside it, we’d love to find someone who enjoys young kids and brings a warm, grounding presence to our home.

Perhaps most importantly, we're looking for a long‑term partnership. One of us grew up with a house manager who became an extension of the family for over a decade—someone who quietly kept everything running, cared deeply for the household, and became a trusted presence in everyday life. That experience shaped our vision for this role. We aren't simply hiring someone to complete tasks;

we're hoping to welcome someone into our lives who takes genuine pride in creating a home that feels organized, peaceful, and well cared for. As our family grows and eventually transitions into our new home, we hope this role grows right alongside us.

The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned, self‑directed professional who brings warmth, structure, and genuine care to everything they do. You're the kind of person who walks into a home, quickly assesses what needs attention, and gets to work without waiting to be asked. You naturally create systems that simplify daily life, take pride in maintaining them, and and genuinely enjoy helping a busy household feel more peaceful, efficient, and balanced.

One of your greatest strengths is the…