Use weighted scoring: Pass Management and Expediting 40%, Timing Calls and Command 35%, Expo Leadership 25%. Score 1-5 on ticket flow thinking, pass command presence, systematic expediting approach, and pass-kitchen dynamics capabilities with specific behavioural indicators.
Common misunderstanding: Using equal weighting instead of priority focus
Many managers use equal weighting across all interview criteria. However, pass management and timing call accuracy predict Aboyeur success much better than general kitchen knowledge. You should weight your scoring to match what matters most.
Let's say you are scoring an Aboyeur interview. Instead of giving equal points to "knife skills" and "pass coordination," give pass coordination 40% of the total score. This reflects what the role actually requires for success.
Common misunderstanding: Relying on gut feeling rather than structured scoring
Some interviewers rely on gut feeling rather than systematic scoring. Aboyeur assessment needs objective evaluation of leadership presence, coordination thinking patterns, and systematic approach to brigade management. You need structured criteria to compare candidates fairly.
Let's say you are interviewing two Aboyeur candidates. Without clear scoring criteria, you might prefer the candidate who seems "nicer" rather than the one who shows better coordination leadership. Use structured criteria to focus on job-relevant skills, not personality preferences.
Implement detailed 1-5 scale with specific criteria: 5=exceptional coordination leadership, 4=strong with minor development needs, 3=adequate requiring guidance, 2=below standard needing significant development, 1=inadequate coordination capability.
Common misunderstanding: Using vague scoring descriptions
Vague scoring descriptions don't differentiate Aboyeur performance levels properly. Each score must have specific behavioural indicators. Score 5 shows "innovative coordination solutions with natural authority." Score 3 shows "basic coordination understanding requiring guidance on complex scenarios."
Let's say you are scoring an Aboyeur candidate who "seems good at coordination." This description doesn't help compare candidates. Instead, note specific examples: "Explained three different solutions for managing ticket backups during rush periods" (Score 5) versus "Understood coordination basics but needed prompting for complex scenarios" (Score 3).
Common misunderstanding: Using generic performance scales
Using generic performance scales instead of coordination-specific criteria doesn't work for Aboyeur roles. Aboyeur scoring must evaluate systematic coordination thinking, leadership presence under pressure, communication adaptability with different team personalities, and natural authority rather than general interview performance.
Let's say you are using a standard "communication skills" rating for an Aboyeur candidate. This misses the point. You need to assess "authority in giving timing calls" and "adaptability when coordinating different personality types in the kitchen" - these are the specific communication skills that matter for the Aboyeur role.
Establish minimum thresholds: overall score 3.5/5.0, coordination skills minimum 3.5, leadership presence minimum 3.5, no category below 3.0. Use multi-source evaluation combining formal responses, scenario performance, and team interaction observation.
Common misunderstanding: Setting unrealistic minimum thresholds
Setting unrealistic minimum thresholds eliminates viable Aboyeur candidates. Balance ideal coordination leadership with market availability. Someone scoring 3.5 overall with strong development potential may succeed better than someone scoring higher without natural authority or coordination instincts.
Let's say you are setting a minimum threshold of 4.5/5.0 for all categories. You might miss a candidate who scores 3.5 overall but shows natural authority and quick learning ability. These qualities often matter more for Aboyeur success than perfect interview answers.
Common misunderstanding: Relying solely on interview responses
Relying solely on interview responses without considering scenario performance and practical coordination assessment doesn't work. Strong Aboyeur evaluation requires observing actual leadership behaviour, coordination decision-making under pressure, and natural authority in kitchen environment, not just articulated responses.
Let's say you are evaluating an Aboyeur candidate who gives excellent verbal answers about coordination. However, during a practical scenario, they struggle to maintain authority when giving timing calls to experienced cooks. The practical observation reveals more about their actual capabilities than their interview responses.