Food & Beverage Expert at Mercor

Food & Beverage Expert | $40–80/hr | Worldwide Remote

Join Mercor as an independent Food & Beverage Expert and help curate top-quality recommendations for a leading AI lab. This flexible, project-based contractor role lets you set your own hours while leveraging your expertise in specialty foods, beverages, and buyer-facing curation.

• Translate shopper needs into well-justified product recommendations across categories like pantry staples, specialty ingredients, cheese, charcuterie, coffee, tea, chocolate, and wine/spirits.
• Compare products across price tiers and retailers, highlighting value picks, premium standouts, and availability.
• Consider dietary needs and authenticity cues (vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, regional styles), and suggest smart substitutions.
• Create engaging buyer’s guides and refine AI-generated product picks, ensuring accuracy and context.
• Source only from reputable retailers, avoiding counterfeit or grey-market goods.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in specialty grocery, wine/spirits retail, cheese counters, coffee/tea, or editorial/reviewer roles. Serious enthusiasts with proven expertise are also encouraged to apply. Strong written communication and practical judgment regarding diet, allergens, and perishables are essential. Certifications such as sommelier, cicerone, or barista are a plus.

This is a remote, asynchronous opportunity with weekly payments via Stripe Connect. To apply, submit your resume and complete a brief AI interview. Mercor connects top experts with leading AI labs, offering flexible, impactful work on innovative projects.