calabassas family needs a house manager that loves to cook or a cook that loves to manage.

A warm, busy dual-income family with three young children is in need of a highly experienced house manager cook to join their household team. Both parents keep long hours professionally, and the household runs at full speed — three kids going in different directions, a nanny, and a housekeeper already in place. The person who held this role for eight years is retiring, and they are looking for someone just as dedicated to step in seamlessly. She has been living in the family home, ( it has a separate wing and separate entrance, in case you prefer a live -in position ). She has been somewhat of an aunt to the family – or a wife (so to speak) and has raised the kids since the first was born. She had an equal love for cooking and household oversight. The ideal candidate is either a house manager who loves to cook or a talented cook who thrives on running a well-organized home. Either way, you are equally comfortable at the stove and at the helm.

you will:

Plan and prepare daily family meals, snacks, and special occasions — healthy, family-friendly food (simple)

Manage all household vendors: scheduling, vetting, overseeing work quality, and maintaining relationships

Coordinate the household staff (nanny, housekeeper) to keep daily operations smooth

Maintain the organization and flow of an 11,000 sq ft private residence

Handle grocery shopping, pantry management, and household supply ordering

Support family logistics as needed — school pickups, errands, event prep

Anticipate needs and keep everything running proactively, not reactively

What we’re looking for

Proven experience managing a large private estate (10,000plus sq ft strongly preferred)

Genuine love of cooking — comfortable preparing nourishing, varied meals for a family with young children

Strong vendor management and contractor coordination skills

Calm, organized, and unflappable in a fast-moving household

Warm and trustworthy around young children

Excellent communicator with a proactive, service-oriented mindset

Verifiable references from long-term private household positions

Compensation

~$150,000

Schedule

10 am – 7 pm. approximately

Must have!!

Proven experience managing a large private estate (10,000plus sq ft strongly preferred)

Genuine love of cooking — comfortable preparing nourishing, varied meals for a family with young children

Calm, organized, and unflappable in a fast-moving household

Warm and trustworthy around young children

Excellent communicator with a proactive, service-oriented mindset

Verifiable references from long-term private household positions

please reach out to claudia@thehelpcompany.com if you are interested