House Manager with Meal Prep Support

Sage Haus; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sage Haus in Shorewood, IL seeks a part-time household manager to support a busy family. The role involves meal support, cleaning, organization, errands, laundry, and occasional vendor coordination. Flexible scheduling aligns with two to three days per week during business hours.

Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and systems-driven, capable of working independently after an initial orientation, and comfortable taking the initiative to improve daily routines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to commit 10–15 hours per week.
• Reliable transportation and own means to commute.

Responsibilities

• Meal Support: prepare simple meals 2–3 times a week and manage grocery ordering.
• Household Organization & Maintenance: create/maintain organization systems and perform daily resets.
• Inventory & Errands: restock pantry and manage subscriptions; handle mail and occasional returns.
• Laundry & Linens: wash, fold, and organize family laundry; maintain linen rotation.
• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects: seasonal cleanouts and organizational projects.
• Vendor & Property Oversight: research/coordinate repairs and 2–3 vendors; schedule seasonal maintenance.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Systems-driven

Independent

Detail-oriented

Time management

Job description

Employment Type: Part-time, 10-15 hours per week

Schedule: 2-3 days per week during business hours (8:30am-4:00pm or 5:00pm).

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation

About Our Family

We're a busy family of four with two young children navigating the demands of careers and an active household. Both parents work in professional roles that require focus and flexibility, with some travel mixed in. Our home runs on teamwork, but we've reached a point where we need someone to help bring more organization and ease into our daily routines. We value efficiency and results, and we're looking for someone who can help us build sustainable systems so our home feels less reactive and more intentional. We appreciate initiative and are ready to partner with someone who can help us get ahead of the weekly chaos.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is organized, proactive, and systems-driven. You're comfortable working independently and can follow direction initially, then take more initiative as you learn our rhythms and preferences. You have an eye for what needs to be done without being told and can spot opportunities to improve how things run. You're detail-oriented, calm, and outcome-focused, and you take pride in helping others offload their mental bandwidth.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Support

• 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

Household Organization & Maintenance

• 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

Inventory & Errands

• 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)

Laundry & Linens

• 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

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• 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

Vendor & Property Oversight

• 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)

This role requires a background check.