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Molly Greene
Sommelier
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i. Biography
A native of St. Louis, Molly Greene’s work in hospitality has tracked a disciplined study of pacing, service, and floor control. The throughline is not arrival but accumulation: each room, each station, each shift sharpening how a dining room is read and managed.
The Climb
Training at University of Missouri gave Greene a base before she entered service at the Four Seasons Hotel restaurant in St. Louis in 2014. That early floor work set the terms: full-service dining, tight timing, and the expectation that every table be handled with attention. When she moved to San Francisco, the work shifted toward wine service, and at Rich Table in San Francisco (2018) Greene stepped into the sommelier role with the technical range and composure needed to help guests move through a list without friction. At Angler in San Francisco (2018–2021), Greene continued building the judgment and language of beverage service. The move from server to sommelier to beverage leadership marks a clear progression in venue and responsibility, with each post adding another layer to her command of timing, list structure, and the way wine supports a meal rather than interrupts it. Since 2021, Greene has served as Beverage Director at Saison in San Francisco, carrying that same measured progression into a larger remit. The title signals accumulated practice: years spent learning how to balance structure on the back end with ease on the floor.
Today
At Saison in San Francisco, Greene serves as Beverage and Service Director. Her work centers on wine pairings and beverage program development, with staff education as a core part of the job. That emphasis keeps the wine program accessible. Greene’s approach is to make pairings and lists legible, so guests can meet the program without feeling shut out by it. The result is a beverage program that is both organized and approachable, with the room’s rhythm supported by the way the list is presented. The position asks for discipline and hospitality in equal measure, and Greene’s work at Saison connects those demands. Beverage service, in her hands, is built around clarity, confidence, and the kind of attention that lets the whole dining room move cleanly.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Molly
What is Molly Greene's current role?
As of 2026, Molly Greene is Beverage and Service Director.
Where did Molly Greene train or study?
Molly Greene trained at University of Missouri.
What recognition has Molly Greene received?
StarChefs San Francisco-Oakland Rising Stars Award Winner (2022).
