Chicago Household Manager

You have a mandatory in-person team meeting this Friday. But that date’s already in your calendar for a different reason: registration for your children’s favorite summer camp opens up and everyone knows it books up in minutes.

Who’s going to jump online the moment registration becomes available?

This is just one of the many times when a household manager can save the day. Yours will keep things running smoothly on the home front so you can treasure every moment with your family.

You don’t have to be a countess in a costume drama to hire a household manager. In fact, this position’s responsibilities combine many of the tasks—including pet care and grocery runs—you might already hire individuals to perform.

Thanks to this invaluable member of your team, you can be sure your household enjoys consistently excellent care.

Hire a Household Manager

A household manager is responsible for the home as a whole, and their primary duty is to support the adult(s) of the home.

While some household managers will assist with light childcare if needed, their focus is handling the many details that keep our clients’ homes running efficiently and seamlessly.

This is an especially beneficial hire for families that are dual-working and/or where one or both parents travel frequently.

Household manager services

These are some examples of typical household manager responsibilities:

  • Kitchen tidying and dishes

  • Light home tidying and organization

  • Errands for the household

  • Grocery shopping and/or meal planning

  • General household inventory

  • Watering plants in home

  • Managing contractors

  • Taking out the garbage

  • Pet care (walks, grooming appointments, vet visits)

  • Servicing of family cars

  • Paying bills for the family

  • Managing renovation projects and contractors

Our team is able to staff household manager positions at either full-time or part-time schedules of at least 25 hours per week.

Typically, the household managers we place in Chicago will attract a fee in the region of $30-$40/hour

To learn more about what our fees include, please visit our ‘Fees’ page.

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After running successful agencies in both Boston and Chicago for over seven years, we’re proud to continue growing and serving our Chicago community with excellence.

Chicago is a city that’s hard to rival. Known for its striking architecture, deep cultural roots, and thriving arts scene, it’s a place where creativity and opportunity thrive. From its world-class museums and theaters to its bustling neighborhoods, Chicago embodies a spirit of innovation and resilience. Its central location makes it a key hub, connecting the Midwest to the rest of the U.S. and beyond, creating endless opportunities for business and culture to intersect.

  • "Throughout the search process Lydia was extremely communicative and diligent, providing regular status updates and efficient follow up to any conversations we had with candidates. All of the candidates that Lydia recommended for interviews were excellent, and we could tell that she carefully considered the criteria that we discussed."

    Lauren W., Chicago, IL

  • "I do not have a single negative thing to say about this organization. Lydia is thoughtful, communicative, candid, and most importantly - an incredible judge of character."

    Scott W., Boston

House Manager Services

If you’re looking for a House Manager for your household, we’d love to help. Schedule a Q&A call with us today.