Captains for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Bachelor's degree21%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Captain D's Seafood Restaurant
FedEx Ground
Keeneland HospitalityTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 614 profiles for Captains in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $59,907 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,822 – $106,111 yearly
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Banquet Captain / Server
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingServer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCustomer ServiceProfessional Driver (PT)
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aTanker EndorsementEMT CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+11 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMedical Emergency ResponseServer/Bartender/Captain
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DDriver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineCommunication SkillsOTRRESET CAPTAIN AND BACKUP ORDER WRITER
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementProduct ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceDining Room Captain
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 85 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 captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: RESET CAPTAIN AND BACKUP ORDER WRITER, dining room captain and professional driver (pt).
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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 17 years of professional experience.
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