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Role Description
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage Food & Beverage experts as independent contractors. You’ll turn real shopper briefs into clear, confident picks—pantry staples and specialty ingredients, cheese/charcuterie, coffee/tea, chocolate, and wine/beer/spirits—for a range of tastes, diets, and budgets. Your job is to make great buys obvious and explain why . This is short-term, project-based work with full flexibility to set your own hours.
We’re seeking buyer-facing curators—think the best associate at a specialty grocer, bottle shop, cheese counter, or café.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate shopper needs (taste, diet/allergens, occasion, budget) into well-justified recommendations with links, prices, pros/cons, and “who this is for.”
- Compare across price tiers and retailers; flag value picks and premium standouts and note availability/shipability.
- Consider dietary and authenticity cues (e.g., vegan/halal/kosher, gluten-free/allergens, PDO/PGI/DOP, regional styles) and suggest smart substitutions.
- Create buyer’s guides (weekday wine under $20, beginner espresso setup, cheeses for a picnic, gifts for home cooks).
- Review and refine AI-suggested picks; correct gaps and add missing context.
- Source from reputable retailers; avoid counterfeit/grey-market.
Qualifications
- Hands-on, buyer-facing background: specialty grocery, cheese/charcuterie counter, wine/spirits retail, coffee/tea, category merchandising, or credible editorial/reviewer experience.
- Serious enthusiasts with track records are also welcome (e.g., wine / chocolate / cheese expert).
- Ability to follow technical instructions with stellar written communication skills.
- Practical judgment on diet/allergens, storage/shipping of perishables, and basic label literacy.
- Nice to have: sommelier / cicerone / barista certifications; menu or pairing experience.
More About the Opportunity
- Remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule.
- Flexible weekly commitment; project flow may vary.
- Short-term and project-based, with potential for ongoing work.
- You control your methods and schedule; Mercor support team available for inquiries.
Compensation & Contract Terms
- $40–$80/hour (USD), depending on demonstrated expertise, education, and depth of work.
- Payments for services rendered issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Independent contractor classification; set your own hours.
- Scope and rates may vary by project.
Application Process
- Submit your resume to get started.
- Complete a short 20-minute AI interview.
- Optional: one-question form to highlight your expertise (especially useful for serious enthusiasts without direct professional experience).
- Mercor will follow up with next steps based on project availability.
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