It was a nice Saturday mid-afternoon. As soon as I walked into the restaurant a young lady welcomed me and asked if I wanted to sit in the bar, or dinning room area. I asked to be seated in the dinning area.
The server was very pleasant and assured I was comfortable and told me she would be back to take my order.
She helped to explain some of the choices that they have, and I gave her my selection. The meal arrived n a prompt manner and was very tasty.
I was the only one in the dinning room. In the bar area there was a party of two, and a party of six. The server came around shortly after I began I lunch to make sure I was satisfied.
After finishing I waited for the server to return to ask if there was anything more, or offer me the tab. After thirty minutes of waiting I stood up and put my coat on. Still n one took notice of me. Next I walked over to the till and stood there for about five minutes. Then I entered the kitchen to look for someone to assist me with my bill. There were two cooks working away with their backs to me. I called out to them and asked if they knew where the front of the house staff where. Finally someone came around the corner to asked what I wanted.
It took forty five minutes to get my cheque. I don't know if it was the wait staff's first day on the job or not, but if I ran an establishment like that it would have been their last day on the job.