Part-Time Home Manager / Housekeeper & Private Cook

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, proactive, and highly organized Part-Time Home Manager to support a private homeowner in Lagunitas, located in the beautiful San Geronimo Valley of West Marin.

The homeowner has recently purchased a property and is looking for someone who can take ownership of getting the home fully set up, organized, and running smoothly. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys creating order from the ground up and taking pride in maintaining a welcoming, well-functioning home.

The position will begin with a 4–6 week move-in and home setup phase, followed by ongoing household management, including cooking, housekeeping, grocery shopping, vendor coordination, and general home upkeep.

Cooking and hands-on housekeeping are essential components of this role. The homeowner follows a specific dietary protocol, so the ideal candidate will be a confident home cook who enjoys preparing fresh, healthy meals and is comfortable accommodating dietary requirements.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently, particularly when the homeowner is traveling.

Schedule & Hours

Initial Home Setup Phase (First 4–6 Weeks)

• Approximately 20–24 hours per week.

• Ideally 3 days per week, approximately 7–8 hours per day.

• Focused on furnishing, organizing, and establishing household systems.

Ongoing Home Management

• Approximately 16–20 hours per week.

• Ideally 3–4 visits per week, approximately 5 hours per visit.

• Regular cooking, housekeeping, grocery shopping, errands, and household oversight.

The schedule will primarily be during weekday daytime hours, with some flexibility required for deliveries, vendor appointments, and the homeowner's travel schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Home Setup & Organization (Initial 4–6 Weeks)

• Take ownership of organizing and setting up the newly purchased home, including the main residence, guest studio, closets, pantry, and storage areas.

• Create room-by-room shopping lists for furniture, kitchenware, linens, household essentials, and organizational supplies.

• Research, purchase, and coordinate deliveries of furnishings and household items within an agreed budget.

• Oversee deliveries, furniture assembly, installations, and general move-in logistics.

• Unpack and thoughtfully organize belongings, creating practical systems that are easy to maintain.

• Establish kitchen organization, including pantry essentials, equipment, and storage systems suited to the homeowner's dietary needs.

• Set up cleaning supplies, household routines, and recurring maintenance schedules.

• Coordinate initial utility and service setup, including internet, propane, waste management, and other household services.

• Develop a simple household reference system for vendors, warranties, appliance manuals, maintenance schedules, and important property information.

Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping & Cooking

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals that align with the homeowner's specific dietary protocol.

• Manage grocery shopping, ingredient sourcing, and pantry restocking.

• Prepare meals in advance, including batch cooking and properly labeled food storage for days between visits.

• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for daily use.

• Maintain awareness of food inventory, expiration dates, and household preferences.

• Adapt menus and meal preparation based on the homeowner's schedule and needs.

Housekeeping & Laundry

• Perform regular hands-on cleaning of the main residence and guest studio, including kitchens, bathrooms, floors, surfaces, and common areas.

• Manage deeper cleaning tasks periodically to maintain a consistently high standard throughout the property.

• Handle laundry, linens, and general household tidying.

• Prepare and refresh the guest studio before and after visitors.

• Maintain organized closets, cabinets, pantry spaces, and storage areas.

• Ensure the property remains clean, comfortable, and guest-ready.

Household Operations & Vendor Management

• Oversee general household upkeep and ensure the property operates smoothly.

• Coordinate and supervise service providers, including gardeners, handymen, repair professionals, and other vendors.

• Schedule and oversee routine property services such as propane deliveries, septic maintenance, and repairs.

• Monitor household supplies and proactively replenish items before they run out.

• Maintain household systems, service contacts, and maintenance records.

• Track household expenses using a designated house card and provide concise weekly updates.

Errands & General Household Support

• Run household and personal errands, including pharmacy visits, dry cleaning, package handling, returns, and post office trips.

• Receive deliveries and coordinate household purchases.

• Check on and secure the property when the homeowner is traveling.

• Prepare the residence ahead of the homeowner's return, ensuring it is clean, stocked, and ready.

• Proactively identify household needs and address small issues before they become larger problems.