Captains for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership11%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Bachelor's degree27%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
Captain D's Seafood Restaurant
Circle K
Kenco Logistics
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years26%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $69,537 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,550 – $97,586 yearly
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First Aid SSR
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceFood Service ExperienceBar ExperienceShift Leader
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationMAST PermitF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInventory ControlComputer Detections Systems Repairer
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CPIGuard CardOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CEmergency ManagementSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBanquet Captain
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseMAST PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementServer/Bartender
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipTeam Lead
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication 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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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: team lead, circle k assistant manager and shift leader.
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 Chattanooga, TN, 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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