Captains for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree56%High school diploma or GED22%Master's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Macy's
Cotogna, Quince & CoAlameda, CATime at current job
2-5 years63%More than 5 years25%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,269 profiles for Captains in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Sep 24, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $123,824 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,518 – $220,553 yearly
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Banquet Captain/Bartender
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceServingPOSCaptain
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDGuard CardUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+5 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipJob Captain
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBudgetingSchedule ManagementMicrosoft ExcelAsset Protection Captain
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTeachingSurveillanceFundraisingFirefighter 1
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency MedicineEmergency CareQuality AssuranceReport WritingCaptain/Master
Emeryville, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseMerchant Mariner CredentialTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsMarine NavigationBoat HandlingDrivingSatellite CommunicationsSatellite Networks
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 84 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 captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: asset protection captain, job captain and firefighter 1.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 16 years of professional experience.
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