Plating Specialist (Cuisine)
もりつけにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
Specialist who beautifully plates dishes to bring out the appeal of the ingredients.
Description
The Plating Specialist (Cuisine) is a profession specializing in the final stage of cooking: plating. Collaborating with the head chef and cooks, they create aesthetically superior dishes by considering the color tones and shapes of ingredients, tableware selection, and spatial arrangement. Active across a wide range of genres from traditional Japanese cuisine to creative dishes, they provide plating proposals and garnishes tailored to seasonality and themes. In restaurants, ryotei, hotels, catering, and similar venues, they pursue visual satisfaction for guests and sometimes handle styling for photography.
Future Outlook
With the growth of SNS-worthy presentations and the luxury food market, demand for plating skills will continue to rise steadily. In particular, opportunities in food styling and event production fields are expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Catering / Freelance / Hotel Employment / Restaurant Employment / Ryotei
Career Path
Apprentice Cook → Itamae/Cook → Plating Specialist → Head Chef → Food Stylist → Independent Business
Required Skills
Cooking Assistance Skills / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Knowledge / Japanese Tableware and Decorations
Recommended Skills
Color Coordination / Food Styling / Photography / Plating (Tool Operation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor misalignments in plating greatly impact the appearance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create original plating in aspects such as color and composition. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because sensibility is valued more than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because visual beauty is valued more than quantities or calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Chef License
Aliases
- Food Presentation Staff
- Plating Expert
- Plating Staff
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Food Stylist
- Japanese Cuisine Chef
- Patissier