Food and Beverage Specialist

Food & Beverage Expert ($40-$80 per hour) Our client 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 Application Process Submit your resume to get started Complete a short 20-minute interview Optional: one-question form to highlight your expertise (especially useful for serious enthusiasts without direct professional experience)

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