We are seeking a dynamic, high-caliber Bakery Specialist to oversee, streamline, and elevate our service department.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Retail
- Closing Date: 2026-06-08
Key Responsibilities
- Drive daily operations, quality compliance, and hygiene protocols for high-volume bakery and fresh food departments across the region.
- Develop and implement aggressive sales budgets, track margins, and execute advanced waste and damage control measures.
- Manage end-to-end procurement functions, negotiate lucrative supplier contracts, and optimize inventory and restocking pipelines.
- Design, implement, and maintain premium product ranges, promotional displays, and department layouts to maximize foot traffic and sales.
- Train, mentor, and upskill department supervisors and staff in production methods, customer service excellence, and commercial awareness.
- Leverage industry expertise to secure new business contracts with local corporate clients.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of senior retail management experience, with a proven track record as a departmental Specialist.
- Deep operational insight into major FMCG/Retail groups
- Capability in international or domestic procurement, supply chain logistics and contract renegotiation.
- A history of driving stores or regions to achieve industry accolades
How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV and qualifications to vacancies@choppies.co.bw, referenced “BAKERY SPECIALIST” in the subject line, before June 8, 2026.
About the Company
Choppies Enterprises Limited is a Botswana multinational supermarket retailer headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. The retailer initially sold only food-based goods and other fast-moving consumer goods. By 2024, Choppies had 161 stores in 4 countries.
Website: https://choppies.co.bw/