Part-Time House Manager / Cook

Job Title: Part-Time House Manager

Location: Houston, TX 77018

Employment Type: Part-time, 12-16 hours per week

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM, with some schedule flexibility. Occasional availability for date nights. Friday availability is flexible.

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience

Start Date: December 2026

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Able to maintain a smoke-free environment.

• Reliable transportation.

• Willingness to maintain a fragrance-free environment and refrain from wearing scented products while on duty.

• Comfortable adhering to the family’s shoes-off policy while inside the home.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• About Our Family

• We are a busy family of four with two young children and a friendly six-year-old pup. With full schedules and plenty of moving parts, we value a clean, organized, and well-maintained home that allows us to focus on what matters most: spending quality time together as a family.

• We appreciate straightforward communication, consistency, and a practical, no-fuss approach to getting things done. As Mom prepares to return to work in the new year, we're looking for a dependable, proactive Family Assistant who can take ownership of daily household responsibilities, anticipate needs, and help keep things running smoothly. Our desire is to come home to a tidy, welcoming space and a prepared meal, allowing us to enjoy evenings and weekends together rather than catching up on household tasks.

• Who You Are / What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Keep the household running smoothly with warmth, efficiency, and minimal direction or check-ins.
• Enjoy cooking wholesome, home-style meals and follow recipes with confidence.
• Take pride in a well-organized kitchen, neatly folded laundry, and a home-cooked meal on the table by 6:00 PM.
• Work independently and comfortably in the background.
• Take ownership of tasks, return items to their proper places, and leave spaces better than you found them.
• Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism while respecting the family's personal space.
• Engage young children with a sweet-natured, energetic approach when needed.
• Wear neat, practical attire appropriate for cooking and household work, and maintain a respectful, approachable demeanor, understanding the importance of professionalism in a private household setting.
• Communicate clearly, directly, and professionally, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to the family's straightforward, no-fuss communication style.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Support

• Cook simple and healthy meals Monday through Thursday. Dinners will need to be ready by 6:00 PM each evening.

• Prepare weekly lunches for both adults (using dinner leftovers or a separate meal prep).

• Prepare and pack baby’s solid foods for daycare as needed.

• Follow a weekly menu provided by the family, with the opportunity to take on more ownership as trust builds.

• Thoroughly clean the kitchen and dishes after dinner.

• Household Organization & Maintenance

• Perform daily resets: dishes, surface tidying, sweeping and vacuuming high-traffic areas.

• Every other Wednesday, prepare the home for the Thursday cleaning service.

• Maintain and support existing household organization systems; suggestions for improvement are welcome.

• Occasional assistance with travel unpacking, and event or guest prep as needed.

• As-needed tasks such as changing batteries in household devices or light bulbs.

• Change air purifier filters throughout the home on a regular schedule.

• Occasional sweeping of the outdoor patio area.

• Laundry & Linens

• Wash, fold, and put away all household laundry on a regular basis.

• Steam garments as needed.

• Rotate linens on weeks when the cleaning service is not scheduled.

• Keep the laundry area tidy and well-stocked.

• Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Occasional deep cleans of the refrigerator, baseboards, grout, and similar areas not covered by the regular cleaning service.

• Occasional pantry, closet, cabinet and toy organization.

• Inventory & Errands

• Assist with returns as needed.

• Additional inventory and errand support may be introduced as the relationship develops.

• Family Support

• Open to providing backup childcare coverage when daycare is unexpectedly closed or unavailable.

• Available for occasional evening date night coverage.