Eli5 how on earth to restaurants get the orders out for each table at the same time despite the dishes taking different amounts of time to cook?

Question

Like, so many different tables, they can’t do each table at a time, so confusing

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Answer 1

The dish that takes the longest to prepare and plate sets the pace for everything else. Often there will not be a single person preparing the entire table’s food, so call outs on the time remaining for different portions allow the various kitchen staff to work together and time the landing on the plates in windows to all come together at the same time.