Part-Time House Manager with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Bulverde, TX

31d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We are a warm, busy family looking for a Part-Time House Manager with Meal Prep Support to join our home. The ideal candidate will feel like a valued part of our household, helping to lighten the mental load and bring more ease and organization to our everyday lives. Our home is casual, loving, and full of personality, and we value open communication. We are seeking someone to partner with us, bringing our vision for home management to life and maintaining it day-to-day. This role is for someone who naturally notices what needs to happen and takes initiative, is comfortable in the kitchen, organized, a good communicator, self-directed, and a team player. We are looking for someone warm, approachable, and able to build genuine relationships, comfortable around medically complex situations, and who brings an easy-going, inclusive energy.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required.
Candidates are required to be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines (including MMR, Tdap, and annual influenza; COVID-19 vaccination preferred), subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Able to navigate stairs.
Comfortable working in a home with one small senior dog and three young cats.
Comfortable in the kitchen and enjoy creating flexible, mix-and-match meal plans.
Organization is a mindset; notice when things are out of place and care enough to put them back where they belong.
Outgoing, a good communicator and comfortable asking questions rather than making assumptions.
Take pride in keeping things running smoothly and taking the mental load off the family.
Self-directed and confident, working independently while also being comfortable communicating with the family.
A team player who can shift gears when the household needs something different.
Warm, approachable, and able to build genuine relationships with the people you work for.
Comfortable around medically complex situations without making them the focus.
Bring an easy-going, inclusive energy to everything you do.

Nice To Haves

COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain organizational systems throughout the home.
Perform daily resets: dishes, wipe surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, manage pet hair on furniture and floors.
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs.
Assist with light guest and holiday hosting prep.
Assist with planning, packing, and unpacking for family travel.
Proactively replace light bulbs, smoke detectors, batteries, HVAC filters, air purifier filters, humidifier, and other routine household maintenance items.
Collaborate with the family to build a weekly meal plan for approximately 5 lunches and 5 dinners for a family of three adults.
Batch-prep ingredients: pre-cook proteins, chop and wash vegetables, prepare snacks for easy use in meal plan lunches and dinners that the family will assemble themselves.
Grocery shop 1-2 times per week to keep ingredients stocked and fresh.
Be mindful of one household member's medically sensitive dietary needs; food selection and prep must reflect those restrictions.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and well-maintained.
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies.
Manage a shared household supply list accessible to the whole family.
Track and proactively restock pantry staples, toiletries, pet supplies, and household goods.
Manage household orders and subscriptions.
Handle miscellaneous errands: gift shopping, donation drop-offs, returns, taking items for repair, mail sorting, and package management.
Break down and recycle cardboard boxes.
Handle household laundry for two family members: wash, fold, and put away.
Special garment and linen care: steam garments as needed and ensure white items are kept separate.
Wash and maintain linens, towels, hand towels, and pet bedding.
Keep the laundry area tidy, stocked, and well-organized.
Assist with occasional deep-cleaning tasks as needed (fridge, oven, baseboards) alongside or in preparation for cleaning crew visits.
Refresh mudroom and entry.
Tackle one ongoing organizational project per week (closets, seasonal items, storage areas, walk-in pantry, laundry room etc.).
Assist with light interior vehicle cleaning as requested.
Empty and maintain litter boxes.
Ensure automatic pet feeders are stocked and functioning.
Vacuum furniture and pet areas regularly to manage shedding.
Maintain pet supply inventory and flag when restocking is needed.
Serve as the on-site point of contact for scheduled vendors, including cleaners and pest control.
Research, source, and onboard a new deep-cleaning crew; serve as ongoing point of contact and quality manager for cleaning services.
Proactively track and coordinate seasonal home maintenance needs (gutters, HVAC service and filter replacements, etc.).
Maintain and clean the outdoor side patio (wipe furniture, sweep).
Maintain awareness of family calendar to plan 1–2 weeks ahead; not responsible for scheduling or managing appointments.
Track and organize receipts for household expenses.