Part-Time House Manager + Meal Prep

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time House Manager Location: Houston, TX 77018 Employment Type: Part-time, 12-16 hours per week Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM, with some schedule flexibility. Occasional availability for date nights. Friday availability is flexible. Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience Start Date: December 2026 Requirements Must be authorized to work in the United States. Able to maintain a smoke-free environment. Reliable transportation. Willingness to maintain a fragrance-free environment and refrain from wearing scented products while on duty. Comfortable adhering to the family’s shoes-off policy while inside the home. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Strong verbal and written English communication skills. About Our Family We are a busy family of four with two young children and a friendly six-year-old pup. With full schedules and plenty of moving parts, we value a clean, organized, and well-maintained home that allows us to focus on what matters most: spending quality time together as a family. We appreciate straightforward communication, consistency, and a practical, no-fuss approach to getting things done. As Mom prepares to return to work in the new year, we're looking for a dependable, proactive Family Assistant who can take ownership of daily household responsibilities, anticipate needs, and help keep things running smoothly. Our desire is to come home to a tidy, welcoming space and a prepared meal, allowing us to enjoy evenings and weekends together rather than catching up on household tasks. Who You Are / What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will: Keep the household running smoothly with warmth, efficiency, and minimal direction or check-ins. Enjoy cooking wholesome, home-style meals and follow recipes with confidence. Take pride in a well-organized kitchen, neatly folded laundry, and a home-cooked meal on the table by 6:00 PM. Work independently and comfortably in the background. Take ownership of tasks, return items to their proper places, and leave spaces better than you found them. Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism while respecting the family's personal space. Engage young children with a sweet-natured, energetic approach when needed. Wear neat, practical attire appropriate for cooking and household work, and maintain a respectful, approachable demeanor, understanding the importance of professionalism in a private household setting. Communicate clearly, directly, and professionally, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to the family's straightforward, no-fuss communication style. Key Responsibilities Meal Support Cook simple and healthy meals Monday through Thursday. Dinners will need to be ready by 6:00 PM each evening. Prepare weekly lunches for both adults (using dinner leftovers or a separate meal prep). Prepare and pack baby’s solid foods for daycare as needed. Follow a weekly menu provided by the family, with the opportunity to take on more ownership as trust builds. Thoroughly clean the kitchen and dishes after dinner. Household Organization & Maintenance Perform daily resets: dishes, surface tidying, sweeping and vacuuming high-traffic areas. Every other Wednesday, prepare the home for the Thursday cleaning service. Maintain and support existing household organization systems; suggestions for improvement are welcome. Occasional assistance with travel unpacking, and event or guest prep as needed. As-needed tasks such as changing batteries in household devices or light bulbs. Change air purifier filters throughout the home on a regular schedule. Occasional sweeping of the outdoor patio area. Laundry & Linens Wash, fold, and put away all household laundry on a regular basis. Steam garments as needed. Rotate linens on weeks when the cleaning service is not scheduled. Keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked. Deep Cleaning & Special Projects Occasional deep cleans of the refrigerator, baseboards, grout, and similar areas not covered by the regular cleaning service. Occasional pantry, closet, cabinet and toy organization. Inventory & Errands Assist with returns as needed. Additional inventory and errand support may be introduced as the relationship develops. Family Support Open to providing backup childcare coverage when daycare is unexpectedly closed or unavailable. Available for occasional evening date night coverage. How to Apply Please submit: A cover letter Your updated resume Contact information for 3 professional references This role requires a background check. When you apply with Sage Haus, you'll also be added to our candidate community email list so we can share hiring updates, resources, and opportunities. Don't worry — you can unsubscribe at any time if it's not for you.