TeamNewman
Sandy Newman acts as general manager and keeps the business running. As the wife of Chef John, Sandy has been involved in the restaurant business for many years. She holds a journalism degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Please email Sandy with questions or comments about the restaurant at chefswife@newmansat98.com.
Sous Chef Faitha Hearing is a graduate of the Western Culinary Institute, Portland and has worked with Bon Appetite and Red Robin. Faitha completed her externship with Martin Hospitality, working under Chef John at the Stephanie Inn.
Sous Chef Steven Alldrin is a 2006 graduate of the Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland. He comes to Newmans via the Wayfarer Restaurant where he was the Lead Line Cook. This is Steven’s second tour of Newmans at 988, his first being from May 2008 to June 2009. In addition to Newmans and the Wayfarer, he has previously worked on the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Pastry Chef Nancy Williams is also a graduate of Western Culinary Institute, Portland. She is a fourth generation Clatsop County resident who trained with Chef John at the Stephanie Inn.