Captains for hire in Buffalo, NY
Find captains who ensure safe and efficient team operations, supervise crew members and maintain navigational safety across various types of vessels. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Buffalo, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
696
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree25%Associate's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Maid of the mistThe Timberlodge and The Sterling at Arrowhead Golf Club LLC500 PearlTime at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 696 profiles for Captains in Buffalo, NY
Last updated: Oct 2, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $78,706 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,446 – $104,205 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBanquet Captain/Bartender
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBanquet Captain/Server/Bartender
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDeckhand Supervisor
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialCPRTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsBanquet Captain/Server
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingAutodeskMicrosoft ExcelOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWord Embeddings+12 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCentral Utilities Plant Operator
Grand Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Stationary Engineer's LicenseEPA CertificationBoilerConfined Space CertificationBoiler OperationWastewater Certification+12 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWater TreatmentHeavy Equipment Operation
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 84 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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: central utilities plant operator, sous chef/kitchen manager and deckhand supervisor.
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 Buffalo, NY, 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.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply