Part-Time Housekeeper / House Manager (Malibu & Topanga)
Job Title: Part-Time Housekeeper / House Manager (Malibu & Topanga)
Location: Malibu (Corral Canyon Area) & Topanga, CA
Schedule: 3 Days/Week | Flexible | Approx. 20–30 Hours/Week
Compensation: DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Travel Required: No
Position Overview:
A high-profile, Dallas-based family of five is seeking a reliable, proactive, and highly organized Part-Time Housekeeper/House Manager to oversee their Los Angeles residences located in Malibu and Topanga. The family is in LA full-time during the summer (June–September) and visits sporadically from October–May. This role is ideal for someone highly self-directed who takes initiative and enjoys maintaining a clean, welcoming, and well-run home even when the principals are away.
Key Responsibilities:
Housekeeping & Household Care:
Light daily cleaning (Swiffer floors, wipe down high-traffic areas, refresh air fresheners)
Laundry, ironing, and taking items to/from dry cleaners
Decluttering and organizing (closets, kitchen, pantries, storage)
Maintain and rotate home inventory (cleaning supplies, food staples, linens, etc.)
Clear refrigerator and refresh kitchen post-travel
Take down trash, recycling, and excess packaging/boxes
Manage donations and drop-offs when needed
Household Management:
Grocery shopping and home restocking prior to family arrivals
Meal prep support (wash/chop produce, light juicing)
Coordinate with pool service, landscapers, pest/rodent control, and other vendors
Schedule and oversee regular maintenance: window washing, deep cleaning, etc.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with houseman, nanny, LA executive assistant, and Dallas house manager
Arrange car washes, coordinate auto detailing and service appointments as needed
Help with shipping/receiving packages and organizing incoming items
Project Management & Property Oversight:
Manage seasonal rotation of outdoor furniture and items (in collaboration with land manager)
Support the planning and execution of large-scale clean-outs or home resets
Coordinate storage moves, returns/exchanges, and home donations
Provide on-site support during construction appointments and deliveries
Oversee site visits, vendor appointments, and construction progress on second residence currently under renovation
Ideal Candidate Will Be:
Highly autonomous and self-directed with excellent time management skills
Comfortable maintaining a home without daily oversight
Trustworthy, discreet, and able to work around high-profile clients with professionalism
A natural problem-solver who takes pride in creating well-kept and organized spaces
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and communicating with a wider household team
Interested in or knowledgeable about homestead living, agriculture, and sustainable practices (a plus!)
Additional Details:
Family is in Los Angeles June–September (minimum two months), and occasionally October–May
Must be available for on-site appointments and vendor meetings
Flexible, set-your-own schedule (most of the time)
20–30 hours per week