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André Cis (b. 1984) is a gastronomy professional, consultant, and writer with extensive experience across numerous sectors of the hospitality industry. Born into a family of hoteliers, he embarked on his culinary journey from an early age, completing his training in 2003 as a certified hospitality manager and sommelier at the renowned Villa Blanka Hospitality School in Innsbruck, Austria.
From 2005 until late 2024, André successfully developed and managed the family-run hotel, transforming it into a respected boutique establishment before selling it to a local entrepreneurial family.
Since 2011, André has regularly published articles and features covering diverse gastronomic and culinary subjects. Alongside his writing career, he advises restaurants and hotels on strategic development and concept implementation. He is currently pursuing the rigorous Diploma programme at the Austrian Wine Academy, aiming to complete the prestigious “Weinakademiker Diploma” in 2026. Additionally, André is one of only two Advanced Sake Sommeliers in Austria, bringing detailed knowledge of Japanese beverage culture alongside his deep expertise in wine.
He is a member of the Austrian culinary think tank “Koch.Campus” and an alumnus of the MAD Academy in Copenhagen (“Leadership & Business for Experienced Students”).
Based in Kartitsch, East Tyrol, André volunteers actively for the Tyrolean Sommelier Association.
