Captains for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED29%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
Chicago Athletic AssociationThe Alinea Group
Aimbridge Hospitality
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years14%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $99,760 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,224 – $190,568 yearly
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Catering Captain
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSConfidential ClearanceServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCaptain/Bartender/Server
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCharter Captain
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipBar ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementCash HandlingLead Sommelier - Tre Dita
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Selling Wine to CustomersWine KnowledgeWine IndustryComplementary Wine PairingsCertified SommelierTrainingSkills
Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCaptain, Maître D’ & Service Trainer.
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFront Waiter/ Bartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Wine KnowledgeWine ServiceWine Tasting and EvaluationCertified SommelierServsafeSkills
ServingHospitalityVenue Beverage ServiceMicros POSWine KnowledgeServsafe
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: captain, maître d’ & service trainer, sales representative and captain/bartender/server.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.
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