"Fantastic! 10 out of 10! 5 stars! Different and tasteful!"
- Gina A.
Meet The Chef
Mr. Hebert is the executive chef/co-owner of Bintliff’s Restaurant in Ogunquit Maine
Mr. Hebert is also the former Department Chair of the Hotel and Restaurant Operations and Culinary Arts at York County Community College in Wells, Maine. In his position as Chair, he was responsible for the development process of two (2) year degree programs, one in Culinary Arts and the second in Hotel and Restaurant Operations. Also with in Mr. Hebert’s department, are three (3) one–year certificate programs; they are Food Service Specialist, Lodging Operations and Food and Beverage Operations. As well as Department Chair he teaches a number of different subjects with in the Hotel/Restaurant Operations Program, as well as being the lead Chef Instructor for the Culinary Arts Program. Mr. Hebert is the former Executive Chef/ Food and Beverage Director of the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Mr. Hebert holds both an Associate’s and a Bachelor’s Degree from the renowned Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Mr. Hebert came to the college with more than 18 years of experience in the food service industry as a former Executive Chef with Ramada Hotels, Dedham Country and Polo Club in Massachusetts and also worked at a number of coastal resorts in Rhode Island. Along with his culinary industry experience, Mr. Hebert has taught both at Johnson and Wales University College of Culinary Arts and at the University of Maine in Bangor in their Hospitality Management program.
Mr. Hebert has been an active member of Maine Innkeepers Association and the American Culinary Federation since 1995. Mr. Hebert was awarded the Piscataqua Chapter of the American Culinary Federation Chef of Year Award for 2003. Mr. Hebert is active in Maine Restaurant Association and has served on their Board of Directors. In 2004 Mr. Hebert was presented the Maine Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year Award. Mr. Hebert is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) through the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association and is certified as a Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) through the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.
Mr. Hebert currently resides in Moody, Maine with his wife Mary and sons Joe and Chris.
Classes and Seminars
Chef / Owner Norman J Hebert, CHE, FMP is also available for educational classes and seminars. Norm is a respected resource for culinary classes at Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine and Pillsbury Appliances. Programs can be designed to fit your needs and / or incorporate specific products.