Captains for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%High school diploma or GED42%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
Jeff Duerson StaffingLazy BearMacy’s
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years19%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $123,690 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,870 – $218,967 yearly
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Captain
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDGuard CardUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCaptain
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsServingCaptain
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCaptain/mechanic
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCaptain
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSuperintendent CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Internal AuditorSkills
Communication SkillsTankerLiquid Cargo TransportationInternal AuditsISO 9001Quality ManagementBartender/Server
Sausalito, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood SafetyBar 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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification 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: bar lead, bartender/server and asset protection captain.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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