THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN.
André Natera is the creator of Chef’s PSA, recognized as one of the top culinary podcasts globally.
What started as a conversation has grown into an open-source mentorship engine for the entire industry. Chef’s PSA brings world-class talent—from James Beard winners and Michelin stars to Top Chef champions and Bocuse d’Or champions—into the same room as hard-charging line cooks. The mission is clear: delivering unfiltered, high-level guidance for chefs, by chefs.
THE BLUEPRINT FOR MODERN CHEFS André isn’t just talking about leadership; he wrote the book on it. As a two-time bestselling author, he has turned Chef’s PSA into a resource built around one simple goal: helping you get Chef Brains.
Best-Sellers: Culinary Leadership Fundamentals & The Line Cook Survival Manual
The Library: 6 published books and multiple eBooks designed for real kitchens.
FROM THE PASS TO THE PODIUM Before building the Chef’s PSA media brand, André spent nearly 30 years running kitchens in luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, earning the kind of credibility that commands respect.
The Accolades: Two-time Dallas Morning News “Best Chef” & Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating.
The Experience: Leadership of top-tier kitchens in Austin and Dallas.
The Industry Voice: Ongoing work with the James Beard Foundation Awards Committee.
Today, André focuses his energy on what the industry needs most: leadership, clarity, and mentorship at scale through Chef’s PSA, live speaking, and consulting.
WHAT CHEFS ARE SAYING
“Chef’s PSA is the first-of-its-kind podcast breaking barriers between cooks and veteran chefs worldwide. It creates an equitable platform to discuss topics rarely addressed—yet deeply needed—in our industry.”
— Gabe Erales, Top Chef Season 18 Winner
“Being on Chef’s PSA let me connect with the next generation of cooks—while staying in dialogue with peers who push the industry forward. It’s honest, smart, and actually moves the needle.”
— Rico Torres, Michelin-Starred Chef, Co-Owner of Mixtli
“André has been a mentor to me since 2010. He helped me in getting my first Executive Chef position and was there to guide me the entire time. He is a thinking man’s chef, great leader, and mentor.”
— Paul Peddle, Food and Beverage Director, Houston Marriott Marquis
“I had the pleasure of working with André since 2009 when he hired me as an entry level cook. He placed tremendous effort in helping me grow and develop not only as a chef but as a person. He is a mentor among mentors and quite possibly one of the smartest people I know.”
— Eric Marting, Executive Chef, 1 Hotel San Francisco
“There is no doubt that Chef André is passionate about food… What I admire and value the most is his passion for leadership and mentorship. He understands how to build great people and recognize the talents of individuals to maximize their potential.”
— Michael Pagnacco, Executive Chef, Fairmont Waterfront
“I am a product and a testimonial of his mentorship program! I have watched him create more leaders in the past 3 years than I have seen in my entire career in hospitality. Chef André is an incubator of chefs.”
— Franklin Tebid, Glorious Hospitality