Balance Rock Inn
Balance Rock Inn
Currently recruiting for the season from August 3rd, 2026 to October 24th, 2026.
Acquired by the Miles family in the mid 1980s the private home, Balance Rock, was lovingly restored and suited as a luxury destination for summer visitors. Today Balance Rock Inn is a AAA Four Diamond rated boutique hotel offering travelers from all over the world a quiet luxury ocean-side retreat. Staff of Balance Rock Inn are trained for success by our team of seasoned managers.
Downtown Bar Harbor, Maine on the ocean in the heart of Acadia National Park.
- Location
- Maine
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 45
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Shared housing in multiple locations all downtown Bar Harbor. Everything is within walking distance.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Balance Rock Inn
Rich in history and opulence...Balance Rock Inn is Bar Harbor, Maine’s premier boutique hotel. Commanding a breathtaking waterfront location this Bar Harbor Inn provides our guests with incomparable lodging and service, offering old world charm with today’s modern amenities.
This historic summer home has been lovingly restored preserving the splendor of the Gilded Age, and sits just steps away from art galleries, shopping, and culinary delights in the heart of Bar Harbor’s Village District.
The Employee Experience
The hotel and restaurant staff have always been an integral part of our operations. Guided by our team of dedicated managers many employees have continued on to become sommeliers, restaurateurs, and managers of other hotels. Balance Rock offers a unique opportunity to grow in the industry, opening a door to new opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a team player and is open-minded to learning new trades of the industry. While experience is not always necessary a willingness to learn and eagerness to serve go a long way.
Our Mission…to dedicate time and focus on our craft. Honing each of our talents to give our guests an exceptional experience.
Room and Board
Housing is offered to our full-time staff. We have multiple housing locations in downtown Bar Harbor. Staff are able to walk to shops, grocery, restaurants, work, and island transportation.
Each home is unique but all offer full kitchens, laundry, common spaces, and internet. Rooms are shared and there is a weekly charge of $100.
Employee Perks
Staff of Balance Rock Inn get to enjoy discounted excursions, social events, and family promotional discounts at the Inn and restaurant. Bonus opportunities are available.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Housing is located centrally to shops, dining, grocery, excursions, work, and The Island Explorer. The Island Explorer is a free shuttle that brings you all over Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Buses and shuttle service is also available to shops, airports, and bus stations off island.
For Fun
Better known as MDI - Mt. Desert Island is home to many little harbor towns but Bar Harbor is the placeholder as the most desirable locale to summer in Maine.
Acadia is well known for its picturesque beauty and rich history. Home to the highest point on the eastern seaboard Cadillac Mountain is a treasure. It's host to the first location to be touched by the early morning sunrise. The surrounding mountains of Jordan Pond, Eagle Lake, and Long Pond are home to over a hundred miles of biking and hiking trails. Avid climbers can enjoy the peaks of The Bee Hive, The Bubbles, or The Precipice.
Current Job Openings
Reception/Reservations
Front Desk Associates are available to our guests to assist with guest activities, hotel reservations, and ensure for a seamless check out and check in experience.
The ideal candidate is service oriented with a cool and friendly disposition. Smiling is a must! Ample training is offered. This position requires a candidate to work independently.
Line Cook/Prep
A Cook plans, prepares, and cooks food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for customers. They help keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation and following food storage procedures.
Contact Info
- Norman Albee
- normana@balancerockinn.com
- (207) 288-2610
- www.balancerockinn.com
