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Captain in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$17.70
76% of roles are tipped, 98% of roles are paid hourly
Median $16.50
Min: $1.00
Max: $42.00
Captain Compensation Ranges
Based on
1,517
Captain Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Captain Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 69%
Full/Part Time 23%
Part Time 7%
Seasonal 1%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $16.00
Low: $4.00
High: $40.00
Casual $15.00
Low: $4.00
High: $40.00
Fast Food $19.09
Low: $10.65
High: $36.06
Hotel $23.50
Low: $5.23
High: $40.00
Other $23.00
Low: $8.00
High: $40.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $25.00
Low: $5.23
High: $38.40
2-4 years $16.50
Low: $4.00
High: $40.00
4+ years $16.50
Low: $8.00
High: $40.00
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Captain Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Server
$14.01
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Events Staff
$26.60
Median $25.00
Low: $11.00
High: $50.00
Sommelier
$18.99
Median $17.28
Low: $11.65
High: $38.46
Busser
$14.64
Median $15.00
Low: $2.13
High: $28.50
Floor Manager
$71,428
Median $72.2K
Low: $38K
High: $104K
Expeditor
$20.38
Median $20.00
Low: $10.00
High: $35.00
Service Assistant
$14.54
Median $15.54
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Assistant General Manager
$76,732
Median $77.5K
Low: $43K
High: $110K
General Manager
$87,282
Median $85K
Low: $41.6K
High: $150K
Bartender
$13.30
Median $12.50
Low: $2.13
High: $26.10
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
74%
Dental Insurance
60%
Vision Insurance
59%
Paid Time Off
56%
401(k)
50%
Commuter Benefits
49%
Potential Bonuses
15%
Dining Discounts
70%
Wellness Program
23%
Life Insurance
2%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Industry Leaders in Similar Positions

  • Grant Achatz
    Chef & Owner
    The Alinea Group
  • John Ragan
    Master Sommelier, President of Operations
    Union Square Hospitality Group
  • Richard McBride
    Director of Operations
    BNG Hospitality
  • Erling Wu-Bower
    Partner
    Ripe Fruit, Underscore Hospitality
  • Kelsey Bush
    Chef-Owner
    Green Engine, Bloomsday, Loretta's
  • Ahris Kim
    Director of Operations
    NA:EUN Hospitality
  • Craig Richards
    Chef/Owner
    Lyla Lila and Elise
  • Jocelyn Ramirez
    Owner
    Todo Verde
  • Alice Navadeh
    Senior Director of Partnerships & Development
    Food Education Fund
  • Anthony Chittum
    Executive Chef & Partner
    Iron Gate Restaurant

Career Resources for Captain

Top Required Skills for a Captain
Communication
67.7% have this skill
Teamwork
62.23% have this skill
Attention to Detail
61.44% have this skill
Customer Service
58.34% have this skill
Adaptability
55.83% have this skill
People Skills
53.99% have this skill
Captain Jobs in the US

Captain Server

Fleming by Le Bilboquet
New York, NY
Full Time
Upscale French Restaurant Group is looking for an experienced Restaurant Captain. As part of our team you are responsible for ensuring that all...
View Job$17/hr

Captain

MUJE
New York, NY
Full Time
A brand new restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef, Jungsik Yim.Muje represents "an untitled work that is constantly evolving." It begins from an undefined state,...
View Job$11/hr

Lead Server

Franchia Vegan Cafe
New York, NY
Full Time
Position: Lead Server / FOH Supervisor (Full-Time) Franchia Vegan Cafe is seeking an experienced Lead Server / FOH Supervisor to join our team. We...
View Job$11/hr

Captain

Enclos
Sonoma, CA
Full Time
Front of House Staff , Captain | Fine Dining, Enclos Restaurant, Sonoma Compensation: $35-$40 per hour with a 34+ hour work week employment type: full-time job title: Front...
View Job$35-$40/hr

Assistant Captain

l'abeille
New York, NY
Full Time
l'abeille is a 54 seat French “Bistronomy” Restaurant in the heart of lower Manhattan in Tribeca headed by Chef Mitsunobu Nagae, who has extensive...
View Job$17/hr

Captain

César
New York, NY
Full Time
We are searching for highly driven individuals that have formal dining experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, work well with others, and...
View Job$17-$19/hr

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