Captains for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years16%Current company
929 Kitchen & BarAntoya Korean bbq restaurantAria wedding/banquet facilityTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years18%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul 29, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $187,368 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $154,897 – $226,645 yearly
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Captain
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCaptain
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCaptain
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCaptain
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMediterranean CuisineTeam Captain
North Arlington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportGuest Experience Captain — Event Lead
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeSkills
Food Service ExperienceHospitalityGuest RelationsGuest ServicesGuest Reservation BookingHospitality 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 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, TIPS 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 captain, captain / café operations coordinator and event 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.
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