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UK-Based Restaurant and Hospitality Technology Experts

Mercor

AI Expert - Management & Strategy Contractor Short-term
United Kingdom $250 – $350/hr June 23, 2026

Job description

Mercor is recruiting UK-based Restaurant and Hospitality Technology Experts for a research project with a leading client.

The project seeks professionals with deep experience in UK restaurant operations, hospitality technology, POS systems, and restaurant technology stacks. Participants will contribute through paid expert consultations designed to provide insights into operational workflows, technology adoption, vendor selection, and market dynamics.

Ideal Expert Profiles

Profile 1 — COO / Operations Director

Suitable candidates include operational leaders from UK restaurant groups with approximately 5–30 locations.

Preferred experience includes:

  • Selecting restaurant POS systems
  • Implementing restaurant technology platforms
  • Managing multi-site restaurant operations

Topics discussed may include:

  • Operational challenges
  • Technology stack selection
  • Purchasing criteria
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Switching barriers and implementation challenges

Profile 2 — Restaurant Owner or Senior Operator

Suitable candidates include operators managing approximately 1–5 locations.

Examples include:

  • Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
  • Fast Casual Restaurants
  • Pubs
  • Cafés
  • Delivery-focused concepts

Topics discussed may include:

  • Operational pain points
  • Current technology stack
  • Buying criteria
  • Support requirements
  • Technology adoption maturity
  • Integration needs
  • Budget and willingness to pay

Profile 3 — Former or Current POS Industry Leader

Suitable candidates include former or current Product, Commercial, or Leadership professionals from restaurant technology providers.

Examples include experience with:

  • Toast
  • Lightspeed
  • Epos Now
  • Square
  • Similar restaurant technology vendors

Topics discussed may include:

  • UK market dynamics
  • Competitive landscape
  • Pricing models
  • Customer segmentation
  • Sales processes
  • Product strengths and weaknesses
  • Vendor differentiation

Requirements

  • Strong UK restaurant industry experience
  • Recent experience within restaurant operations or restaurant technology
  • Ability to provide expert insights during research interviews
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with technology selection and implementation is highly desirable

Project Details

  • Paid expert consultation
  • Fully remote participation
  • Project-based engagement

Strong contributions may increase eligibility for future Mercor opportunities.

Vetting Process

  1. Resume and work history review
  2. Expertise screening
  3. Profile-fit assessment

Compensation

  • $250–350/hour
  • Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise

Contract & Payment Terms

  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Fully remote work
  • Flexible schedule
  • Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on business needs and performance

Important Note

Mercor currently cannot support:

  • H1-B candidates
  • STEM OPT candidates

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train and improve frontier AI systems using human expertise.

Contributors collaborate with researchers and industry experts on projects that help shape the next generation of artificial intelligence technologies.

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