Captains for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Time Management8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
Town of Smyrna GovernmentAmazon
Beverage Management SolutionsTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $44,381 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,757 – $68,494 yearly
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Captain
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePart-time Bartender
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseTIPS+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsBar ExperienceCrew captain
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeCNAElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCaptain
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSecret ClearancePeace Officer CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingUSCG Master Captain
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBanquet Captain
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food PreparationFood SafetyPOSCookingMeal PreparationHospitality Industry Experience
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 80 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, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Bartender License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: captain/bartender, crew captain and part-time bartender.
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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 12 years of professional experience.
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