Captains for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Time Management8%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED40%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years28%Current company
Captain Jay'sA M A staffingAdvanced Mixology InstitituteTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years12%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $148,439 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,680 – $280,046 yearly
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General Manager
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCertified Compensation ProfessionalCertified Payroll ProfessionalRBT CertificationFundamental Payroll CertificationCertified Pool Operator+12 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTalent Acquisition PlatformsBoat Captain & First Mate
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceVan DriverVan HandlingBanquet Captain/Bartender/Supervisor
Warren, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseCertified Payroll ProfessionalASE CertificationFundamental Payroll CertificationServsafe Food Handler Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipParalegal ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePest Control Specialist
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Pest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceBanquet Captain
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingServingFood Service ExperienceBanquet Captain
Dearborn, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNATE CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, TIPS and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: general manager, banquet captain and isle captain.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 15 years of professional experience.
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