Chef in White Executing Flambé Technique Amid Intense Flames

Chef positioned centrally in white uniform and hat performs flambé cooking technique. Massive orange flames erupt from cast iron cookware, creating dramatic contrast against dark atmospheric background. Luminous fire and smoke dominate right side. Heat radiates through composition. Professional kitchen environment with overhead heat lamp visible. Intense chiaroscuro effect emphasizes culinary skill and danger inherent in high-heat cooking methods. Theatrical presentation captures decisive moment of controlled fire manipulation.