House Manager with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Shorewood, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy family of four with two young children seeking a part-time House Manager to help bring more organization and ease into our daily routines. We value efficiency and results and are looking for someone who can help us build sustainable systems so our home feels less reactive and more intentional. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and systems-driven, comfortable working independently, and can take initiative as they learn our rhythms and preferences. This role involves meal support, household organization and maintenance, inventory and errands, laundry and linens, deep cleaning, and vendor/property oversight. We are looking for someone who has an eye for what needs to be done without being told and can spot opportunities to improve how things run. The candidate should be detail-oriented, calm, and outcome-focused, taking pride in helping others offload their mental bandwidth.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment
Reliable transportation
Organized, proactive, and systems-driven
Comfortable working independently
Ability to follow direction initially, then take more initiative
Eye for what needs to be done without being told
Ability to spot opportunities to improve how things run
Detail-oriented, calm, and outcome-focused
Pride in helping others offload their mental bandwidth
Must pass a background check

Responsibilities

Prepare simple, healthy meals in batches 2-3 times per week (breakfast sandwiches, crockpot meals, cut fruit, proteins like chicken and ground beef, grains, salads)
Follow family-provided recipes initially, then adapt based on preferences once familiar
Manage grocery ordering (primarily online pickup or delivery) and put items away
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
Create and maintain household organization systems (closets, toy storage, pantry, entryway)
Perform daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, putting items in place)
Seasonal swaps (clothing and bedding)
Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs
Restock pantry, fridge, and household supplies
Manage running household supply lists and subscriptions (Amazon Subscribe & Save)
Handle mail and package deliveries (open packages, put items away, break down boxes, take to recycling)
Occasional returns (minimal)
Wash, fold, and organize family laundry (check laundry upon arrival, rotate at least one load per day)
Maintain regular linen rotation (sheets and towels)
Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked
Occasional fridge clean-out (wipe down, remove expired items, rotate food)
Refresh entryway and high-traffic areas
Organizational projects such as sorting through kids' toys across multiple rooms and identifying outgrown items for donation
Research and coordinate repairs and get quotes as needed (e.g. find 2-3 vendors and present options for approval)
Coordinate vendors/projects as needed (e.g. garage organization)
Schedule seasonal property maintenance (example: fall cleanup scheduled in August)