Captains for hire in Washington, DC

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    4,369

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills7%
    Supervising Experience5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED39%
    Bachelor's degree37%
    Master's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years2%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    United States Marine Corps
    Amazon DSP
    Benihana
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year15%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years30%

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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026

Captain: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $85,771 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,737$142,193 yearly

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  • Bartender/Server

    Brentwood, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • General Manager/ Event Sales

    North Bethesda, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerTABC CertificationCertified Fitness InstructorAEDBartender LicenseFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsB2CAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Server

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent Planning
  • Captain

    College Park, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRParalegal Certificate

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant Experience
  • Hospitality Operations Manager

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementManagement
  • General Manager

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining 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 supervising experience.

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: server, bartender/server and banquet 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a captain?

Most captains have 15 years of professional experience.

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