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Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus, Benbrook, TX, United States


Job Description:

Title:

Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Location:

Benbrook, TX 76132

Employment Type:

Part-time (20‑25 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date:

ASAP

Compensation:

$25‑30/hour based on experience

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke‑free environment

Reliable transportation

Clean driving record (must be comfortable driving the family car with family insurance)

Comfortable working in a Christian household

Willingness to sign an NDA

Background check required

Proposed Schedule

Monday‑Thursday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Friday: Flexible hours for school pickups, plus date night support or additional tasks

About Our Family:

We are a family with three kids (14, 12, 8) and own and operate our own business. Our lives blend personal and professional, with one parent working from home and the other working at the office. We value our family time and want to ensure our home runs smoothly, allowing us to focus on spending quality time together rather than managing day‑to‑day tasks. We are looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive partner to help with household management, meal preparation, and other tasks to give us more time as a family.

Ideal Traits & Skills:

Friendly, sociable, and approachable with excellent communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to maintain household systems

Self‑starter with a proactive attitude and strong attention to detail

Calm and focused, able to work independently and ensure everything runs smoothly

Competent with meal prep and organization, comfortable following recipes

Comfortable with a variety of tasks, including family support and light childcare

Ability to adapt to the family’s evolving needs, especially as the children grow

Key Responsibilities
This role focuses on keeping the household running smoothly day to day, with a few core priorities that anchor the work. Other responsibilities support the overall flow of the home and are handled as time allows or on an as‑needed basis.

Weekly Priorities

Reset and tidy rooms daily (e.g., load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high‑traffic areas)

Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies

Prepare a nightly meal for the family (≈ 5:00 PM)

Clean kitchen post‑prep and maintain kitchen tidiness

Do one load of laundry daily (rotate through family clothing, towels, bedding)

Family Support & Child Assistance

Open to occasional date night coverage on Friday (once or twice monthly)

Coordinate pick‑ups/drop‑offs, as needed

Manage kids’ wardrobe as they outgrow items and need replacements

Work with kids to prep backpacks/clothing/snacks

Household Management & Organization

Create and/or maintain household organization systems

Prep home for weekly housecleaners

Tidy kids’ rooms (books away, floors picked up, beds made)

Help organize the game room

Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)

Prepare and coordinate donation drop‑offs

Assist with events/holidays/guest prep/birthday parties

Provide help packing/unpacking for travel for kids

Change batteries, light bulbs, smoke detectors, etc., as needed

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

Coordinate with cleaners for occasional deep cleans (oven, baseboards)

Refresh garage/mudroom/entry

Manage larger organizational projects (toys, gear)

Inventory Management & Errands

Manage running household supply lists

Manage household orders and subscriptions (Amazon/Costco/Target)

Run errands: returns, dry cleaning, post office, gift shopping

Wrap gifts for birthdays, holidays, etc.

Bring mail in, help put package items away

Breakdown boxes

Meal Planning & Prep

Prepare four dinners a week (Monday‑Thursday), two Hello Fresh recipes and two from provided recipes until family’s preferences are learned

Batch‑cook items (e.g., egg bites, protein bites, pancakes, etc.) to help set‑up the week

Prep additional snacks, as time permits

Get groceries weekly

Clean up kitchen and maintain tidiness

Laundry & Linen Care

Wash/fold/organize/put away family laundry

Iron/steam and provide special care for specific garments

Rotate linens and towels weekly

Maintain tidy and well‑stocked laundry areas

Vehicle Management

Clean out vehicles and take them to occasional car washes

Assist with ad‑hoc maintenance appointments

Vendor & Property Oversight

Oversee cleaners, contractors, landscapers, pest control and pool service

Research/coordinate repairs and quotes

Look after home systems (HVAC, security, pool)

Manage annual window cleaning, alarm system maintenance

Administrative & Personal Assistant Support

Calendar management (including household schedules) openness

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