Personal Assistant/House Manager

Part-Time Personal Assistant & Household Manager

The owners of Drab to Fab are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Personal Assistant and Household Manager for long-term support in their home and personal lives.

We currently live in an apartment and expect to purchase a home within the next 12–18 months. The position is currently part-time, averaging approximately 20–25 hours per week, with the possibility of growing into a more substantial or full-time household-management role after that transition. This is not intended to become a position within the core Drab to Fab business.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, discreet, comfortable working independently, and committed to consistently high-quality work. This is a hands-on household position involving meal preparation, dog care, errands, laundry coordination, organization, and light household upkeep.

Schedule and Compensation

• Approximately 20–25 hours per week

• Primarily Monday through Thursday

• Start time no later than 11:00 a.m.

• Occasional evening, weekend, overnight, or pet-sitting work may be available

• Weekly hours may fluctuate based on household needs and travel

• $28–$32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Candidates should be comfortable with the current part-time schedule and should not rely on the position immediately becoming full-time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meal Planning and Food Preparation

• Plan, shop for, and prepare consistently high-quality vegan meals.

• Follow recipes, instructions, preferred brands, and established quality standards.

• Adapt meals as dietary restrictions, nutritional needs, or preferences change.

• Research suitable recipes and ingredients when requested.

• Maintain an organized kitchen, refrigerator, freezer, and pantry.

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

• Communicate before making significant ingredient substitutions or changes.

• Clean and reset the kitchen after cooking.

Strong cooking skills and genuine interest in producing attractive, flavorful, high-quality vegan food are important for this position.

Household Management

• Perform routine household walkthroughs and maintain a household task list.

• Manage light cleaning and upkeep between visits from the weekly housekeeper, who comes on Fridays.

• Make beds, handle dishes, maintain organized common areas, and address routine household needs.

• Coordinate laundry being sent out for service.

• Receive, sort, fold or hang, and put away returned laundry.

• Organize and declutter closets, cabinets, storage areas, and household spaces.

• Coordinate household appointments, vendors, deliveries, and routine maintenance when needed.

• Track assigned projects and tasks through completion.

Dog Care

• Feed and care for three dogs, including one approximately 100-pound dog.

• Walk and safely handle the dogs as needed.

• Brush the dogs’ teeth according to their established routine.

• Brush their coats weekly.

• Maintain dog food, medication, treats, and pet-supply inventory.

• Keep pet dishes, bedding, and related areas clean and organized.

• Communicate promptly regarding changes in health, appetite, behavior, or mobility.

• Provide occasional pet sitting, house sitting, evening, weekend, or overnight care when scheduled.

Errands and Personal Support

• Grocery shopping and household purchasing.

• Returns, exchanges, shipping, package tracking, pickups, and dry cleaning.

• Appointment and reservation coordination.

• Personal research and purchasing.

• Maintain receipts and basic household expense records.

• Verify instructions, store hours, return requirements, and necessary information before completing errands.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Complete work thoroughly rather than leaving tasks partially finished.

• Maintain consistent quality and attention to detail.

• Anticipate routine household needs without waiting for repeated instructions.

• Follow established preferences, recipes, checklists, and household systems.

• Exercise sound judgment while knowing when to ask for clarification.

• Communicate concisely and proactively when plans, timing, or availability change.

• Receive feedback professionally and make prompt adjustments.

• Take responsibility for assigned tasks from beginning through confirmed completion.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all personal and business information.

Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Strong cooking and meal-preparation skills.

• Comfortable preparing exclusively or primarily vegan meals.

• Comfortable safely handling multiple dogs, including a large dog.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Consistent punctuality, reliability, and follow-through.

• Ability to work independently in a private residence.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and complete confidentiality.

• Comfortable performing household work involving standing, bending, lifting groceries and supplies, and moving throughout the home.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work as a personal assistant, household manager, family assistant, estate assistant, private cook, nanny, or hospitality professional.

• Experience preparing vegan or dietary-restriction-friendly meals.

• Experience caring for multiple or large dogs.

• Familiarity with calendars, online ordering, task-management applications, and household organization.

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are helpful but not required.

Working Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a private residence.

• The household includes three dogs.

• The home and workplace are smoke-free.

• Professional discretion and respect for the owners’ privacy are required at all times.

Interview and Screening Process

Selected applicants may be invited to participate in a mandatory paid working interview involving representative duties such as meal preparation, household organization, errands, and dog care.

Any employment offer may be contingent upon satisfactory reference checks, employment verification, driving-record review, and appropriate background screening.

Potential Future Benefits

If the position later transitions into an eligible full-time role, benefits may include:

• Medical insurance with a company contribution

• Optional dental insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with employer match

• Other benefits available under the applicable company plans

Full-time hours and benefits are not immediate and would depend on future household needs, performance, and mutual agreement.