Captains for hire in Washington, DC
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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%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,369 profiles for Captains in Washington, DC
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 CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager/ Event Sales
North Bethesda, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerTABC CertificationCertified Fitness InstructorAEDBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsB2CAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsServer
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningCaptain
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRParalegal CertificateSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHospitality Operations Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementManagementGeneral Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
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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