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Brasserie Le Brun

Currently recruiting for the season from April 22nd, 2026 to November 15th, 2026.

As the only French restaurant in Bar Harbor, Maine, we marry the French heritage of Maine with Downeast hospitality, all while using local seafood from right from the Atlantic coastline in our backyard. We’re a local, summer and out-of-towner favorite because we prioritize great food and great service in a friendly and inviting environment.

Bar Harbor is snugly located between the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance of Acadia National Park, all of which sits on the island of Mount Desert.

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
We offer housing in the surrounding and downtown Bar Harbor areas. If you're downtown, you don't need a car much as everything is within walking distance (max 20 minutes), including getting to work. Those housed in the surrounding Bar Harbor area will likely need a car as the commute could be up to 15 minutes from our farthest housing property.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good

About Brasserie Le Brun

Brasserie Le Brun opened in 2023 as the one and only French restaurant in Bar Harbor, Maine, and the greater island of Mount Desert. Le Brun is open seasonally, 7 days a week, offering dinner and late night.

Our staff is small - between 25-50 team members depending on the time of season - with big personalities and a focus on fun. Le Brun works hard, plays hard, and is fan favorite because of it. We offer high-quality food and drink, with a 25-page wine list and top-tier guest service, whether at the bar or at the table.

The Employee Experience

Le Brun is open seasonally, 7 days a week, offering dinner and late night. Our staff is small - between 25-50 team members - with big personalities and focus on fun. Le Brun works hard, plays hard and is fan favorite because of it. We offer high-quality food and drink, with a 25-page wine list and top tier guest service, whether at the bar or at the table.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is someone hard-working, smart, creative and (preferably) experienced. They take their job seriously, they take their food seriously, but they definitely don’t take themselves seriously. They know when to work hard and when to play hard. When they win, we celebrate it all together. When they make a mistake, they own it and they try again next time. Our ideal candidate is fast to learn and slow to complain. Most importantly, we want staff who are willing to do their job well - because we believe that’s the only way to really do a job.

Room and Board

We offer housing in the surrounding and downtown Bar Harbor areas. If you're downtown, you don't need a car much as everything is within walking distance (max 20 minutes), including getting to work. Those housed in the surrounding Bar Harbor area will likely need a car as the commute could be up to 15 minutes from our farthest housing property.

Almost all our housing is single-room occupancy, shared housing, most of which is a house, a few are apartments. They're not luxurious but they're centrally located and if you come to Bar Harbor, you likely won't want to spend much of your time in your room anyways. Each housing unit will also have a shared kitchen and bathroom. Most have laundry facilities though not all. Unfortunately, our housing is not pet-friendly. If you want to source your own housing, we recommend you utilize Facebook groups to do so and caution you to look early and often as things go quickly on the island.

Employee Perks

Outside of great money to be made, you will have access to Acadia National Park and a free bus system to get around the island. Also, within Bar Harbor, so long as you have a pay stub a lot of the local tour companies will give you 50% off their services so you can ideally try them out to then rave about them to your customers. We also own 8-10 other restaurants around the island and employees receive a discount at all of them. Lastly, if you like food and wine, there’s a weekly farmers market, our weekly wine school, and also lots of outdoor-centric activities that involve food (search MOFGA Common Ground Fair).

Getting Here and Getting Around

We definitely recommend bringing your own wheels if it's an option. If you don’t have that option though, Bar Harbor is super walkable and there’s a free bus (search island explorer) that goes to all sides of the island between June - September.

For Fun

If we haven’t made it sound fun enough already, please note that for lovers of food, the outdoors, and especially the ocean...this is your place! Maine has great people and those who come here rarely want to leave - at least until the winter months arrive.

Current Job Openings

    Kitchen

    Line Cook

    $19.00 - $23.00 / hour
    Bar Harbor

    The Line Cook is to cook delicious dishes in the kitchen. They will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, and then prepare dishes according to recipes.  They will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team. They will report to the head chef and ensure that all dishes are made in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards set in the kitchen.

    OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

    • Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

    • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

    • Answer, report and follow chef or sous chef’s instructions

    • Clean up station and take care of leftover food

    • Stock inventory appropriately

    • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

    • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

    • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

    • Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils

    • A team player with good communication skills

    • Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

    Kitchen

    Sous Chef

    $24.00 - $30.00 / hour
    Bar Harbor

    The Sous Chef oversees and supervises kitchen staff in assistance to the Chef. Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies. Ensures that food is top quality and that the kitchen is in good condition. Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.

    REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

    OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies

    • Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces

    • Prepares ingredients then cooks and assembles dishes as indicated by recipes

    • Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards

    • Performs portion control and minimizes waste to keep the cost within the forecasted range

    • Ensures quality and freshness of ingredients and products

    • Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage

    • Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements 

    • Set up and clean the station according to restaurant protocol

    • Other duties as assigned

How to Apply

Apply by submitting an application using the link below. 

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