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At a glance

Programs: 2
Locations: 2
States served: 1

Delivery: In person (2)
Program length: 12 to 20 weeks (1), 4 to 8 weeks (1)
Branches accepted: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

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Programs

Culinary Operations & Food Truck Leadership for Senior Military Leaders

Detailed listing

Delivery: In person source value: In-Person
Length: About 4 to 9 weeks source value: 31 - 60 days
Branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Career field: Business and Financial Operations, Food Preparation and Serving Related

Summary

The Blue Suede BBQ Culinary Operations & Food Truck Leadership SkillBridge Program is a 60‑day (8‑week) training experience designed specifically for senior military leaders—officers and NCOs—transitioning from service into civilian careers. It provides a leadership‑focused pathway into culinary entrepreneurship, food‑truck ownership, and hospitality management. The program blends strategic operations, culinary fundamentals, business development, and hands‑on food‑truck execution, giving participants both the executive‑level understanding and the practical skills needed to run a mobile food business. The program is built for leaders seeking a leadership‑oriented pathway into culinary entrepreneurship, foodtruck ownership, or hospitality management and supports Blue Suede BBQ’s mission to empower military families with real‑world skills, purpose, and post‑service opportunity. Program Highlights Executive orientation to the food‑truck industry, regulatory landscape, and operational strategy. Culinary foundations including knife skills, prep standards, and recipe execution. Pitmaster training in Memphis‑style barbecue, fire management, and quality control. Serv Safe Food Handler Certification included and paid for. Food‑truck leadership and logistics, including real service days. Business development, financial modeling, branding, and entrepreneurial planning. Capstone service event where participants lead a full operation. Transition planning and mentorship to support post‑SkillBridge career goals. Outcomes Graduates will be able to confidently: Lead and operate a food‑truck team Execute Memphis‑style barbecue to brand standards Manage inventory, cost control, and event logistics Apply advanced food‑safety and compliance practices Build a viable food‑truck business plan Translate military leadership into hospitality entrepreneurship These outcomes are reinforced by the program’s evaluation rubric, which measures performance across culinary execution, pitmaster leadership, food safety, operational leadership, logistics, business readiness, customer engagement, and capstone performance.

What the work involves

Executive Orientation & Operations Mobile food‑service business models, regulatory requirements, and operational planning. Translating military leadership into culinary and hospitality environments. Culinary & Pitmaster Skills Knife skills, prep standards, kitchen workflow. Memphis‑style barbecue, fire management, protein handling. Quality control for high‑volume service. Food Safety & Compliance Advanced food‑safety principles and regulatory standards. Serv Safe Food Handler Certification (paid).Food Truck Leadership & Logistics Prep, service flow, customer management, and team communication. Event setup, workflow planning, and teardown. Real‑world service days with performance evaluation. Business Development & Entrepreneurship Food‑truck business planning. Financial modeling, cost control, and startup budgeting. Branding, marketing, and community engagement. Capstone Leadership Lead a full service or popup event as acting operations lead. Demonstrate operational autonomy and strategic decision‑making. Ideal Candidate Active‑duty service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge or military spouse. Senior enlisted (E‑6 to E‑9), Warrant Officer, or Commissioned Officer. Strong leadership and team‑management background. Interest in culinary arts, entrepreneurship, or hospitality operations. Comfortable in fast‑paced, hands‑on environments.

Locations

Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg, NC

Food Truck & Small Business Ownership

Detailed listing

Delivery: In person source value: In-Person
Length: About 13 to 17 weeks source value: 91 - 120 days
Branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Career field: Business and Financial Operations, Food Preparation and Serving Related

Summary

This 16‑week hands‑on SkillBridge program trains transitioning service members and military spouses in culinary fundamentals, Memphis‑style barbecue, food‑truck operations, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Fellows progress through structured weekly modules covering knife skills, batch production, pitmaster techniques, food safety and Serv Safe certification, inventory and cost control, event logistics, branding, customer engagement, and business planning. Participants gain real‑world experience inside a working food truck, lead portions of prep and service, develop new menu items, and execute a capstone popup event demonstrating operational autonomy. The program equips trainees with the skills, confidence, and professional readiness needed for careers in culinary arts, mobile food operations, or food‑truck ownership.

What the work involves

Hands‑on culinary and food‑truck operations training for transitioning service members and spouses. Learn knife skills, batch production, Memphis‑style barbecue, food safety, inventory, event logistics, leadership, branding, and entrepreneurship. Includes Serv Safe certification and a capstone popup service demonstrating operational readiness.

Locations

Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg, NC

Where this provider operates

North CarolinaFort Bragg, Fort Bragg

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