Household Manager (with Housekeeping & Meal Prep Focus)

Sage Haus•Jacksonville, FL

11d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Household Manager position focusing on housekeeping and meal preparation for a busy family in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves maintaining a calm, organized, and well-run home environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to take ownership of tasks without constant supervision. Responsibilities include general upkeep, deep cleaning, laundry, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, running errands, managing household supplies, and occasional support for the child and property maintenance. The family values professionalism, clear communication, and a warm, steady presence. The role requires someone who can anticipate needs, maintain consistency, and ensure the home runs smoothly.

Requirements

Maintain a smoke-free environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation (candidate uses their own vehicle); mileage reimbursement provided for on-the-job driving/errands.
Must be comfortable with routine and repetition, and able to deliver consistent quality without burnout.
General vaccinations

Nice To Haves

Genuine enjoyment in creating order and keeping a home running well.
Satisfaction in consistency, strong routines, and noticing small details.
Self-directed and proactive.
Ability to handle tasks confidently and independently.
Pride in doing things thoroughly.
Natural "see it, solve it" mindset.
Enjoyment in creating systems that make a home function more effectively.
Warm, steady presence.
Kind, positive demeanor.
Comfortable around children.
Good judgment to step in when needed and step back when not.
Direct, respectful communication style.
Willingness to ask questions, flag issues early, and speak up.
Ability to read the room and time louder tasks appropriately.
Considerate of a work-from-home environment.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of overall household upkeep with a “see it, solve it” mindset
Create and maintain organization systems (and improve existing systems where helpful)
Daily resets and tidying (dishes, counters/surfaces, high-traffic vacuuming as needed)
Weekly cleaning with true, thorough standards (bathrooms, floors, surfaces, high-traffic areas)
Linen rotation for beds (weekly swaps/refreshes as needed)
Seasonal swaps (clothing, decor, bedding) as needed
Occasional event/holiday/guest prep (including guest linens)
Unpacking after family travel
Periodic deep cleaning (fridge clean-outs, oven, baseboards, fan blades, and other “out of sight” areas)
Refresh and reset high-congestion zones (garage/mudroom/entryway/dining room drop zone)
Organizational projects (craft areas, gear, household zones that need better “homes”)
Full laundry ownership: wash, fold, organize, and put away
Special garment care (items that can’t go in the dryer; steaming/ironing as needed)
Keep laundry area tidy, stocked, and functioning smoothly
Prepare 2–3 family dinners per week (either fully cooked meals for reheat or “prep-ready” meals with clear labeling/instructions)
Snack support (washed/cut fruit, ready-to-eat containers)
Grocery shopping
Follow dietary preferences and kitchen safety practices, including strict shellfish avoidance due to a severe allergy
Kitchen clean-up and maintenance after meal prep
Restock pantry/fridge and household supplies; notice what’s running low before it’s urgent
Maintain running household supply lists
Manage household ordering/subscriptions (e.g., Amazon/Shipt/Costco/Target as applicable)
Handle returns (notably frequent Amazon returns) and dry cleaning
Break down boxes and manage recycling/cardboard flow for pickup
Light mail/package handling as needed (bringing deliveries inside, organizing)
Occasionally schedule maintenance for the family vehicle as needed
Occasionally research/coordinate home repairs, quotes, and vendor scheduling
Support seasonal property maintenance planning
Help manage outdoor spaces and keep exterior areas orderly as needed
Occasional emergency pick-up/drop-off support
Partner with parents to create and maintain age-appropriate routines, chore systems, and responsibility checklists that encourage independence
Light supervision/back-up childcare when both adults are unavailable
Kid-related errands (school-related items, supplies, occasional needs)
Occasional evening babysitting after trust is established (paid separately)