Job Details

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsWe're partnering with a leading AI lab to engage Food & Beverage experts for short-term, project-based work. As a curator, you'll translate real shopper requests into clear, confident recommendations-covering pantry staples, specialty ingredients, cheese and charcuterie, coffee and tea, chocolate, and wine, beer, and spirits. Your role is to make great buys obvious-and explain why. This is a fully flexible opportunity where you set your own hours and work remotely.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

• Translate shopper needs (taste preferences, dietary restrictions, occasion, and budget) into well-justified product recommendations with links, prices, pros/cons, and target audiences.
• Compare options across price tiers and retailers; highlight value picks, premium standouts, and note availability or shipping constraints.
• Account for dietary and authenticity considerations (e.g., vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, PDO/PGI/DOP certifications, regional styles) and suggest appropriate substitutions.
• Develop engaging buyer's guides (e.g., "Weeknight Wines Under $20," "Cheeses for a Picnic," "Gifts for Home Cooks").
• Review and refine AI-generated suggestions, correcting gaps and providing additional context.
• Source recommendations from trusted retailers, ensuring authenticity and avoiding counterfeit or grey-market products.

• Hands-on, customer-facing experience in specialty grocery, cheese/charcuterie retail, wine and spirits, coffee/tea, or category merchandising.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail and sound product judgment.
• Deep understanding of dietary needs, allergen awareness, and product labeling.
• Enthusiasts with credible expertise (e.g., wine, chocolate, or cheese specialists) are encouraged to apply.
• Nice to have: sommelier, cicerone, or barista certifications, or menu/pairing experience.

• Fully remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule.
• Flexible weekly commitment; workload may vary based on project flow.
• Short-term, project-based role with potential for ongoing collaborations.
• Full autonomy over working methods, with a dedicated support team available for assistance.

• $40-$80 per hour (USD), based on expertise, education, and quality of work.
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Independent contractor engagement - you set your own hours.
• Scope and rates may vary by project.