You have been sitting at your table for what feels like an eternity, and there is no sign of your food. A long wait for your meal can be one of the most frustrating parts of dining out. While it can sometimes be the fault of a slow server, the delay is almost always caused by a problem in the kitchen. The “back of the house” is a high-pressure, chaotic environment, and a number of common issues can bring the entire system to a grinding halt. Here are seven of the real reasons why your order is taking forever.
