Theodore Vlasis
Laguna Beach
Summary
Executed order management and upselling strategies to meet diverse customer needs and improve dining experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Bourbon Steak
Waldorf Astoria, Monarch Beach Resort
06.2025 - Current
- Forbes training
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service.
- Managed table assignments and ensured optimal guest seating arrangements.
- Table side service
- Daily special menu knowledge, new menu
Commercial Lobster Deckhand
The Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Expert of all forms of fishing including: deep sea fishing, commercial lobster, commercial crab
- Gaffing, measuring lobsters, throwing back fish
- Maintain a clean workstation
Server
Mozambique
Laguna Beach, CA
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Upsell food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties
- Experience is South African Cuisine, specialty entrees, condiments, Wine & Spirits
- Extensive Knowledge of different cuts of high-end meats & seafood
Server
Watermans
Dana Point, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Knowledge of all different categories of seafood
- Educated & assisted customers with different allergies and dietary restrictions
Manager
The Abbey
Laguna Beach, CA
06.2018 - 08.2021
- In charge of all orders for spirits, wine, beer and beverages
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring & cross training team members
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor
Server
The Royal Hawaiian
Laguna Beach, California
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Worked Alongside Chef John Pfleuger
- Specialized in steak, seafoods, and libations knowledge
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Server
John’s Fish Market
Dana Point, CA
02.2008 - 11.2014
- Dealt with front & back of house
- Precise Knowledge of all fish, working with fish to selling fish
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Laguna Beach Highschool
Laguna Beach, CA06.2011
Skills
- Forbes training
- Exceptional knowledge of fine Dining etiquette
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Wine Pairings
- Remarkable knowledge of High end Liquor, Wine and Food Service
- Extensive seafood knowledge
Certification
- Food Handlers
- Sexual harassment
- Alcohol & Beverage
Timeline
Server
Bourbon Steak
06.2025 - Current
Server
Mozambique
06.2022 - 06.2025
Server
Watermans
09.2021 - 06.2022
Commercial Lobster Deckhand
The Dana Point Harbor
08.2019 - Current
Manager
The Abbey
06.2018 - 08.2021
Server
The Royal Hawaiian
05.2015 - 10.2019
Server
John’s Fish Market
02.2008 - 11.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Laguna Beach Highschool