In fact, he was originally a soldier. A former US Army member, Chef André also served at US Forces Korea bases.
Chef André, who has been cooking as a hobby and self-taught since he was a soldier, learned to cook professionally in the U.S. military culinary team.
Then, after serving in the Iraq War, he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and was discharged.
Afterward, he entered the U.S. Department of Defense in recognition of his outstanding cooking skills, and Chef André entered the White House through the Department of Defense.
From 2009 to now, Chef André worked at the White House kitchen during four changes of the president of the United States.
As Chef André made his name, there were even rumors that it was “the reason why American presidents did not complain about side dishes.” 