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Gold Leaf Farming

Talent Community: Asset Manager

$23/hr

Company Background/Culture Gold Leaf is a farming company whose core focus is to build farms, family, and a future we're proud of. We own and operate ~12,000 acres of almonds, pistachios, and dates ...

M. NORRIS & SONS

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Office /Operations Manager

West Babylon, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Decorating fire apparatus in gold leaf has a history as long as the service itself. In recent history, more fire apparatus and ambulances are being decorated with less gold leaf and more reflective ...

Legend Senior Living

Sous Chef

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. Schedule--Sous Chef No more working late night hours, as our friendly ...

Legend Senior Living

Chef

Cape Coral, FL · On-site

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. Responsibilities--Chef * Planning a variety of nutritious meals that meet ...

Legend Senior Living

Server

PA · On-site

This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities. * Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care ...

Legend Senior Living

Server (part-time)

Lancaster, PA · On-site

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. How this differs from other Server positions * Hours: No more working late ...

Legend Senior Living

Dishwasher

NJ · On-site

$12.50 - $16/hr

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. Responsibilities-- Dishwasher * Operating the dish machine to wash dishes ...

Legend Senior Living

Part-Time Cook

Grapevine, TX · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. Responsibilities--PT Cook * Providing hands-on assistance with the dietary ...

Legend Senior Living

Server

Tampa, FL · On-site

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. How this differs from other Server positions * Hours: No more working late ...

Legend Senior Living

Part-Time Cook

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. Responsibilities--PT Cook * Providing hands-on assistance with the dietary ...

Legend Senior Living

Server

Gainesville, FL · On-site

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. How this differs from other Server positions * Hours: No more working late ...

Legend Senior Living

Server

Saint Charles, MO · On-site

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality. How this differs from other Server positions * Hours: No more working late ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for gold leaf in the United States is $84,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Gold Leaf job typically involves working with delicate gold sheets used for decoration, restoration, or artwork. This role may include applying gold leaf to surfaces like furniture, signs, frames, or architecture using specialized techniques. It requires precision, patience, and an understanding of materials to achieve a flawless finish. Gold leaf artisans often work in industries such as fine arts, interior design, or historical restoration.

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To thrive as a Gold Leaf Artist or Gilder, you need strong manual dexterity, an eye for detail, and a background in art, restoration, or decorative finishing. Familiarity with gold leaf application tools, adhesives, and surface preparation techniques, as well as possible certification from trade schools or apprenticeships, is beneficial. Patience, precision, and a commitment to maintaining high craftsmanship standards are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for producing flawless, high-quality finishes on artworks, architectural features, and restoration projects.

What kind of projects or surfaces does a Gold Leaf specialist typically work on?

Gold Leaf specialists, also known as gilders, frequently work on a wide range of projects from restoring historical landmarks and ornate frames to applying finishes on architectural moldings, signs, and artwork. Depending on the employer, you may work with metals, wood, glass, plaster, or even textiles. Most environments are clean and controlled to prevent dust or contamination of delicate gold leaf sheets, and collaboration with artists, restoration experts, or construction teams is common. Daily tasks might include surface preparation, precise adhesive application, careful leaf placement, and final burnishing or sealing. Being flexible and detail-oriented is key to adapting to the diverse needs of each unique project.

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Gold Leaf Finishing Specialist -California

Gold Leaf Finishing Specialist -California

Restoration Hardware

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Restoration Hardware rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 62 rated furniture retailers

Job description

RH is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Gold Leaf Finishing Specialist to join our Dennis & Leen/Formations Workshop in Torrance, CA. This role is essential to the creation of handcrafted furniture pieces that embody the artistry and heritage of classical design. The Gold Leaf Finishing Specialist applies genuine gold leaf to wood furniture using traditional gilding methods to achieve historically inspired and visually stunning finishes. In this role, you bring an expert understanding of surface preparation, precision application, and decorative finishing, creating pieces that reflect enduring beauty, craftsmanship, and quality.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Apply genuine gold leaf to wood furniture surfaces using traditional water gilding, oil gilding, or surface gilding techniques
  • Prepare surfaces through sanding, sealing, and layering gesso and bole for proper adhesion and finish quality
  • Handle and lay gold leaf with precision to achieve smooth, consistent coverage or intentional antique effects
  • Burnish, tone, and distress gold leaf finishes to align with antique-style and historically inspired aesthetics
  • Collaborate with designers and finishers to ensure gilding complements the overall vision and design intent
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace and follow safety and material handling protocols
  • Inspect finished pieces to confirm quality, consistency, and adherence to design specifications
OUR REQUIREMENTS
  • 3+ years of experience in gold leaf application, gilding, or decorative finishing
  • Proficiency in water gilding, oil gilding, and surface gilding methods using genuine gold leaf
  • Skilled in applying gesso, bole, and sealers to create optimal surface conditions for adhesion
  • Experience using agate burnishers, brushes, and toning agents to adjust sheen and depth of gold finishes
  • Knowledge of distressing, aging, and patina techniques to replicate antique or historically accurate finishes
  • Strong artistic judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to craftsmanship
  • Background in fine arts, restoration, or high-end furniture finishing preferred
  • Experience in luxury or custom furniture production preferred
  • Familiarity with complementary decorative techniques such as verre eglomise, stenciling, or hand painting preferred
  • Portfolio or examples of previous gilding or decorative finishing work strongly preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Handles and moves furniture components weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs. with assistance
  • Performs detailed visual and tactile analysis to ensure finish quality, color consistency, and surface precision
  • Stands, bends, and performs fine, repetitive hand movements for extended periods in a workshop environment
  • Works in areas with exposure to dust, noise, and finishing materials while adhering to safety and PPE standards
  • Uses hand and finishing tools requiring manual dexterity, control, and concentration
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.

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