Design expediting-focused trials: observe them managing pass flow during prep periods, run mock service scenarios with multiple tickets, or shadow current expediting during actual service. Focus on pass command presence, timing call accuracy, and ticket flow thinking rather than cooking skills.
Common misunderstanding: Many managers design cooking-based trials instead of expediting assessment. Aboyeur trials must test pass command presence, ticket sequencing, and expo communication - not culinary technique. You're evaluating their ability to run the pass and expedite multiple orders effectively during high-pressure service periods.
Common misunderstanding: Some interviewers use generic kitchen tasks rather than Aboyeur-specific coordination challenges. Effective trials must simulate real coordination responsibilities: timing management during pressure, communication with different personality types, and systematic quality oversight across multiple stations.
Create 2-3 hour expediting assessment during prep or service periods. Include ticket flow challenges, multi-station timing calls, and pass quality control responsibilities. Structure specific expo tasks rather than general kitchen support to test pass command capabilities.
Common misunderstanding: Unstructured trial shifts don't reveal Aboyeur coordination competency. You need specific coordination scenarios: 'Coordinate prep timing across 4 stations with different completion schedules' or 'Manage mock service flow with deliberate timing challenges' to assess systematic coordination thinking.
Common misunderstanding: Many managers conduct trials during quiet periods missing pressure assessment opportunities. Aboyeur trials should include busy period simulation or actual service observation where you can evaluate leadership composure, coordination efficiency, and communication effectiveness under realistic operational stress.
Watch for natural pass command presence, ticket flow system understanding, timing call adaptability with different stations, systematic approach to expediting management, and quality gate instincts. Assess expo composure under pressure and pass flow effectiveness.
Common misunderstanding: Focusing only on task completion rather than coordination methodology. Observe how they approach timing challenges systematically, communicate with different stations respectfully but authoritatively, and maintain quality standards whilst managing multiple priorities simultaneously during coordination challenges.
Common misunderstanding: Some managers assess individual performance instead of coordination leadership capabilities. Watch how they guide others, delegate coordination responsibilities, adapt communication style for different team personalities, and maintain overall kitchen flow whilst supporting individual station needs and development opportunities.