bury it

Definition

To place an order at the bottom of the ticket queue, deliberately slowing its preparation—either as punishment for difficult customers or to manage kitchen flow. Petty? Perhaps. Effective? Absolutely.

Example Usage

That guy was rude to the hostess, so I'm burying his order until the rush dies down.

Origin

Restaurant kitchen slang, referring to hiding something beneath other items

Fun Fact

While ethically questionable, 'burying' difficult customers' orders is a time-honored tradition in restaurants worldwide—karma on a plate.

Source: Restaurant kitchen vernacular

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