Part-Time House Manager

Sage Haus • Houston, TX

20d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

A part-time House Manager is sought for a family of four with two young children and a friendly six-year-old dog in Houston, Texas. The role is 12–16 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with some schedule flexibility, flexible Friday availability, and occasional evening date-night availability. The start date is December 2026, and compensation is $25–$30 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The House Manager will independently manage daily household responsibilities, help keep the home clean and organized, and prepare meals so the family can spend more time together. Responsibilities include cooking and meal preparation, kitchen cleanup, household resets and organization, laundry and linens, selected deep-cleaning and special projects, and occasional errands and family support. The position may also involve engaging the children when needed and providing backup childcare if daycare is unexpectedly unavailable.

The family values reliability, trustworthiness, professionalism, straightforward communication, consistency, and a practical approach. The role requires a smoke-free and fragrance-free environment, adherence to the household's shoes-off policy, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must maintain a fragrance-free environment and refrain from wearing scented products while on duty.
• Must adhere to the family's shoes-off policy inside the home.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism in a private household setting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or check-ins.
• Must be comfortable cooking wholesome, home-style meals and following recipes confidently.
• Clear, direct, and professional communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must respect the family's personal space and adapt to its straightforward, no-fuss communication style.
• Must submit a cover letter, updated resume, and contact information for three professional references.
• Must complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys cooking wholesome, home-style meals.
• Takes pride in an organized kitchen, neatly folded laundry, and having a home-cooked meal ready by 6:00 PM.
• Proactive and able to anticipate household needs and take ownership of tasks.
• Comfortable working independently in the background and leaving spaces better than found.
• Warm, efficient, and able to engage young children with a sweet-natured, energetic approach.
• Wears neat, practical attire appropriate for cooking and household work.

Responsibilities

• Cook simple, healthy meals Monday through Thursday, with dinner ready by 6:00 PM.
• Prepare weekly lunches for both adults, using dinner leftovers or separate meal preparation.
• Prepare and pack the baby's solid foods for daycare as needed.
• Follow the family's weekly menu, with the opportunity to take on more meal-planning ownership as trust builds.
• Thoroughly clean the kitchen and dishes after dinner.
• Perform daily household resets, including dishes, surface tidying, and sweeping and vacuuming high-traffic areas.
• Prepare the home every other Wednesday for the Thursday cleaning service.
• Maintain existing household organization systems and suggest improvements where appropriate.
• Assist occasionally with travel unpacking and event or guest preparation.
• Handle as-needed household tasks such as changing batteries and light bulbs.
• Change air purifier filters throughout the home on a regular schedule.
• Occasionally sweep the outdoor patio area.
• Wash, fold, and put away household laundry regularly; steam garments as needed.
• Rotate linens on weeks when the cleaning service is not scheduled and keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked.
• Occasionally deep-clean areas not covered by the regular cleaning service, such as the refrigerator, baseboards, and grout.
• Occasionally organize the pantry, closets, cabinets, and toys.
• Assist with returns as needed; additional inventory and errand support may be introduced over time.
• Provide backup childcare when daycare is unexpectedly closed or unavailable, as needed.
• Provide occasional evening date-night coverage.
• Engage the young children with a sweet-natured, energetic approach when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed