Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus•Lake St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, active family of four in Lake St. Louis looking for a proactive and organized Household Manager to bring structure and consistency to our home. Both parents work full-time with demanding schedules, and our two active boys (ages 5 and 8) are involved in school and sports. We value organization, efficiency, and a calm home environment. We need someone to help manage daily flow, reduce household stress, and allow for more quality family time. The ideal candidate is self-starting, communicates effectively, is comfortable with children, and aligns with evidence-based health practices. This role involves significant household organization, meal preparation, laundry, errands, and some pet and vehicle care.

Requirements

Reliable personal vehicle and clean driving record
CPR and First Aid certified
Current on vaccinations and immunizations (per CDC guidelines)
Able to maintain a smoke-free environment, including marijuana
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Proactive, organized, and takes pride in creating a smoothly running home
Communicates clearly and appropriately
Reads the room, understands priorities in real time, and knows when to take initiative versus when to check in
Physically active and comfortable being around energetic kids
Warm and trustworthy, with an ability to connect with children
Understands this is a household management role first
Aligns with evidence-based health practices
Comfortable transporting children safely and responsibly when needed
Open to regular cleaning duties (preferred, but not a requirement)

Nice To Haves

Regular cleaning duties

Responsibilities

Be present at home for school bus drop-off at 4:30 PM; provide light supervision after school
Transport children to after-school activities as needed
Prepare and serve dinner to children before evening activities
Help prep gear bags for sports and activities
Light homework assistance as needed
Build and maintain household organization systems (pantry, kids' closets, mudroom, entryway, garage)
Daily reset of shared spaces: dishes, countertops, vacuuming high-traffic areas, toy pick-up
Ad hoc decluttering of common spaces
Manage seasonal clothing and gear swaps
Assist with guest prep 2-3 times per year
Cover patio furniture during rain or inclement weather; maintain deck and patio area
Be available and present when contractors or vendors are on-site
Full household laundry: wash, fold, and put away for all family members
Regular linen rotation, including sheets and towels
Keep laundry area tidy and well-stocked
Prepare 2-3 hot meals per week; batch cooking and leftovers are welcome
Grocery shopping and pantry stocking; maintain healthy snack options
If time permits, make batch-prepped snacks
Kitchen cleanup and maintenance after meal prep
Maintain a running household supply list
Restock pantry, fridge, and cleaning supplies as needed
Manage household orders via Amazon and Costco; add to lists or order directly
Handle Amazon returns and package intake; break down boxes
Regularly clean house OR source quotes for new house cleaner
Manage rotating deep cleans: fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.
Clean and maintain humidifiers in children's rooms during winter months
Organizational projects on an as-needed basis
Assist with seasonal home projects, including holiday décor setup and takedown, and occasional gift wrapping
Daily walk for the younger dog; optional for the older dog
Feed dogs at dinner, refill water, and let outside for potty breaks as needed
Occasional pickup from the groomer (quarterly)
Occasional clean-out and organization of the family vehicles
Organize snack bag for the family vehicle
Manage shared household calendar via Skylight: input school schedules, sports, and activities