Household Manager (with Meal Prep Focus)

Sage Haus•DeBary, FL

8d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are an active, warm, and close-knit family of four looking for a Household Manager with a focus on meal preparation. Our household is busy with two school-aged children, and we need someone to help build structure and manage the details of our everyday life. The ideal candidate will be a trusted partner who can proactively anticipate needs, manage inventory and errands, and handle everyday upkeep. We value warmth, honesty, and a calm, capable presence, and we want someone who feels like part of the family. This is a part-time role, 20-30 hours per week, with a guaranteed 20 hours. The schedule is typically Monday-Thursday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with occasional Saturday availability requested for transportation and flexibility for back-up childcare or potential overnights with notice. The compensation is $30-$35 per hour, based on experience. The proposed start date is ASAP.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable personal transportation required.
Comfortable with technology and using tools for research and troubleshooting.
Ability to adapt well when plans shift.
Experience with meal planning and preparation.
Experience with household organization and management.
Experience with errands and inventory management.
Experience with light maintenance and upkeep.
Experience with laundry and linen care.
Experience with childcare and transportation.
Experience with pet care.
Experience with administrative tasks and calendar management.
Experience with travel planning and logistics.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
Handyman-level attention to everyday upkeep.
Comfortable with teenagers.
Mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain household organization systems.
Perform daily resets and light tidying (dishes, surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming).
Coordinate donation drop-offs.
Prepare for events, holidays, and guests, including preparing the guest house.
Provide packing and unpacking support for family travel.
Perform routine upkeep such as replacing batteries, light bulbs, and smoke detector batteries/sensors.
Manage running household supply lists and restock pantry, fridge, and household essentials.
Manage household orders and subscriptions (e.g., Amazon, Walmart).
Handle mail and package intake, returns, and box breakdown.
Handle gift shopping and coordination of birthday cards and family occasion logistics.
Plan and prepare dinner 3-4 times per week, ready to heat or eat.
Prep lunches three times per week for kids and parents.
Perform grocery shopping and pantry stocking.
Follow clean eating guidelines (organic whole foods).
Perform kitchen cleanup and maintenance after all meal prep.
Oversee and coordinate existing vendors (cleaners, lawn care, pest control, pool service, HVAC, landscaper).
Research, coordinate, and obtain quotes for repairs and new vendors, including identifying a handyman.
Conduct routine property walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs.
Wash, fold, and organize laundry.
Perform ironing, steaming, and special garment care.
Manage linen rotation (strip beds before cleaner days).
Maintain a tidy and well-stocked laundry area.
Provide occasional afternoon school pickups (3–6 PM).
Offer light supervision and homework help as needed.
Provide occasional overnight care when parents are traveling.
Handle kid-related errands and transportation to activities.
Provide occasional weekend tournament transportation (up to 2 hours away).
Schedule and accompany family vehicles to maintenance appointments.
Track vehicle registration and insurance.
Keep family vehicles fueled, clean, and organized.
Perform occasional deep cleans of areas not covered by regular cleaners (refrigerator, oven, baseboards).
Refresh and organize garage, mudroom, and entryway areas.
Change HVAC air filters quarterly.
Perform organizational projects (closets, pantry, filing, gear, storage areas).
Manage household and family calendar, including school schedules and appointments.
Coordinate events and appointments.
Track personal expenses using a dedicated card.
Support with personal email organization and inbox management.
Provide travel planning and logistics support.
Transport the family dog to the dog nanny when the family is traveling.
Provide occasional dog sitting, including administering daily morning medication.
Schedule and transport pets to vet and grooming appointments.
Refill the outdoor automated cat feeder as needed when the family is away.
Maintain all pet supplies (food, treats, and related items).