Captains for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree
- 39%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Target
Meijer
Dicks Sporting Goods
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 610 profiles for Captains in Grand Rapids, MI
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $71,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,789 – $79,175 yearly
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Restaurant Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPremium Bartender, Premium Fine Dining Server, Artist Relations & Dressing Room Hospitality
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvocacyTeam LeadershipAssistant General Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementAssistant General Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseCPRCertified SommelierServsafe CertificationBarbering License+1 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLogistics/ event captain
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSchedule ManagementCatering ExperienceOrganizing EventsEvent Captain
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 88 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 captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, CPR and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: assistant general manager, event captain and building inspector.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 20 years of professional experience.
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