Katie Reicher '16

Executive Chef, Greens Restaurant | San Francisco, CA

Katie Reicher '16 is executive chef of the legendary Greens Restaurant in San Francisco, where she continues to move the art of vegetarian cuisine forward, incorporating traditional methods while letting the seasons guide her, and by sourcing the best possible products from local artisans and farms. Inspired by the restaurant’s rich heritage along with her own vision for the limitless potential of vegetarian cuisine, Katie says it best: “My hope is that our guests leave Greens feeling nourished—physically, spiritually, and emotionally.” Katie completed her culinary externship for CIA at Greens in 2015. Upon her graduation in 2016, she returned to the restaurant, working her way through multiple positions before being named executive chef in 2020, continuing the rich legacy of female culinary leaders. In her kitchen, Katie works hard to create an inclusive environment with an emphasis on learning, where each member feels valued, both as an individual and as part of the team. @chefkatiereicher (Instagram)