If anyone embodies the American Dream, it’s our esteemed chef, Alfredo Betanzo.
At just 19, Alfredo began working at Georgie’s as a dishwasher. Immediately after starting, he offered to help the prep cooks as a break from the monotony of his own job. It wasn’t long before he was a prep cook himself, and over the years he apprenticed through the ranks until becoming Georgie’s Executive Chef in 2011.
Chef Alfredo loves to greet our guests in the dining room, so be sure to say hello.
Georgie’s is named for the beloved matriarch of the Hay family—the folks who opened the first Hallmark Resort in Cannon Beach in 1948.
Georgie was a Jackie-of-all-trades, all while raising three small children. As the company grew, Georgie and her husband Bill donated acres of land to conservancy projects and thousands of dollars to arts and public service organizations in Cannon Beach and Newport.
She spent hours with Georgie’s Executive Chef perfecting the Clam Chowder recipe, and liked nothing better than visiting the guests and team members at her namesake restaurant.
Our youngest visitors love returning to Georgie’s again and again to trade in their Georgie’s Dollars for treats and prizes from the Treasure Chest. Who knows what you’ll find this trip?
