Green Bay, Wis. – March 5, 2026 – LODGE KOHLER today announced the appointment of Jacqueline Hansen as Restaurant Manager and Paul Perez as Head Chef, bringing new leadership and a fresh perspective to the resort’s dining experiences at Taverne in the Sky and Leaps & Bounds Cafe.
Hansen and Perez will work collaboratively to oversee daily operations, culinary direction, and guest experience across both restaurants, reinforcing LODGE KOHLER’s commitment to exceptional and authentic hospitality, refined yet thoughtful service, and elevated yet approachable dining.
Jacqueline Hansen joins LODGE KOHLER with extensive experience in a variety of restaurant operations, team development, and guest-focused service. Known for her hands-on leadership style and attention to detail, Hansen brings a passion for creating welcoming environments where both guests and team members feel valued. In her role as Restaurant Manager, she will focus on enhancing service standards, operational excellence, and the overall flow of not only the dining experience of every guest, but strategy and vision of Food & Beverage at Lodge Kohler.
Paul Perez, newly appointed Head Chef, brings a strong culinary background rooted in scratch cooking, seasonal ingredients, and refined comfort cuisine. With experience leading diverse kitchen teams and crafting menus that balance creativity with approachability, Perez will oversee menu development and kitchen operations for both Taverne in the Sky and Leaps & Bounds Cafe. His culinary vision emphasizes fresh flavors, thoughtful execution, and consistency across every plate.
“Jacqueline brings an expansive knowledge of varying styles of restaurants to LODGE KOHLER. From fine dining restaurants to luxury hotels, her knowledge of operations combined with her commitment to people development will make an impact on each guest we serve,” said Austin Hernandez, General Manager of LODGE KOHLER.
“Chef Paul has a meticulous eye for his culinary passion. He brings creativity and thoughtfulness to each dish. The combination of these elements will elevate our menus to raise the standard in this market,” Hernandez added.
Together, Hansen and Perez will bring renewed energy and collaboration to the Food & Beverage teams, supporting continued evolution of the menus and dining atmosphere while honoring the elements guests already know and love. Their leadership reflects LODGE KOHLER’s ongoing investment in talent and its dedication to delivering memorable dining experiences for hotel guests, Titletown visitors, and the local Green Bay community.
LODGE KOHLER offers guests a unique blend of comfort and elegance, featuring luxurious rooms, a world-class spa, and exceptional dining options in the heart of Titletown. For more information about LODGE KOHLER and its offerings, please visit lodgekohler.com.
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About Kohler Hospitality & Real Estate Group
The Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate profile includes The American Club® resort, the only Forbes Five-Star hotel property in Wisconsin, and world-renowned championship golf venues Whistling Straits® and Blackwolf Run®. Its sister property, The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, located in St Andrews, Scotland, is an AA Five Red Star property and is recognized as one of the most luxurious resorts in the world. Most recently, Kohler Co. opened LODGE KOHLER in the heart of Titletown, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Griffin Snyder
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Kohler Hospitality
griffin.snyder@kohler.com
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