Captains for hire in Madison, WI

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Communication Skills8%
    Supervising Experience4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree53%
    High school diploma or GED33%
    Vocational or technical training5%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years22%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    The Harvey House
    THE MADISON CLUB
    Affordable Quality Services LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years37%

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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026

Captain: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $74,584 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,948$91,271 yearly

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  • Captain

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCPR
  • Master Captain

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Wilderness First Responder CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipMerchant Mariner CredentialCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeEnglishSpanish
  • Marketing Manger

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Analytics CertificationLifeguard TrainingInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Drone OperationCamera DronesDigital Photography SoftwarePhoto EditingDronesCommercial Drone Operation
  • Restaurant Leader

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Business AdministrationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFood HandlingShift ManagementCustomer Service
  • Food and Beverage Manager

    Middleton, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    OLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

    Skills

    Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime Management
  • Bartender and Server

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

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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 supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?

Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, CPR 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: customer service representative, banquet server and bartender and server.

What level of education is common for a captain?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 10 years of professional experience.

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