Precision Plating: Chef Perfecting a Dish in a Restaurant Kitchen

Hyper-realistic scene of a master chef in a pristine restaurant kitchen. The chef, wearing a crisp white jacket and tall toque, stands at a gleaming stainless-steel prep station. Copper pots and hanging ladles frame the background as cool LED light washes the space. The chef uses tweezers to place a microgreen leaf and delicate droplets of vibrant sauce on a pristine white plate, demonstrating surgical precision. The dish features a seared scallop, citrus glaze, and thin carrot ribbons arranged in geometric, studio-perfect lines. Steam curls from a nearby pan; a sous-chef appears softly blurred in the distance. The camera angle is a tight close-up on hands and plate, with shallow depth of field, rich textures, and cinematic lighting—cool whites with warm amber highlights. The image should feel like high-end editorial food photography: ultra-realistic, highly detailed, and mouth-watering.