Captains for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree40%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
RedWater Restaurant GroupCollege Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
ALDI
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years16%2-5 years49%
Browse Indeed's database of 604 profiles for Captains in Grand Rapids, MI
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $68,927 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,218 – $77,606 yearly
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Assistant General Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TIPSCPRCertified SommelierServsafeBarbering LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceFounder
Marne, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseEngineer in TrainingFundamentals of EngineeringDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceBarista ExperienceTime ManagementTeam Captain
Comstock Park, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CChauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMovingOrder PickingMaitre d'
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperiencePresentation SkillsRestaurant Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBartender
Grandville, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipServingCookingCulinary Experience
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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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: restaurant manager, bartender and assistant general manager.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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