Captains for hire in Nashville, TN

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    1,707

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership9%
    Organizational Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED35%
    Bachelor's degree33%
    Associate's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Archangel Protective Services
    Grand Hyatt Nashville
    Music City Center
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years44%
    2-5 years33%
    Less than a year11%

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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026

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  • Common salary in Nashville, TN: $76,173 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,055 – $113,650 yearly

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  • Event Captain

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsBanquet Experience
  • Captain

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TS/SCI

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Banquet Captain/Supervisor

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Banquet Captain

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsHospitality
  • Captain of Security

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardCDLFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL C+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementParalegal ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipAppliance Sales
  • Captain

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication 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 organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for captains?

Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe and TABC Certification.

What are some job titles related to captains?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: event captain, banquet captain and site captain.

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 Nashville, TN, 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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