Captains for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
AMERICAN MARINE CORPAVALON HOLLYWOODBACARI GDLTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years15%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $84,511 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,506 – $180,784 yearly
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Captain
Lynwood, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementCPRTWIC CardSkills
Strategic PlanningRadar Observer EndorsementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningSurveillanceBartender/Captain/Lead
Glassell Park, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceBartender
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCaptain
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBartender
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceStaff Supervisor | Event Captain
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCalifornia Labor LawCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsServing
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: bartender, banquet captain and banquet captain / barista.
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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 31 years of professional experience.
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