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David Cáceres
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Born in Nicaragua and raised in Miami, David Caceres works across bread, pastry, and kitchen operations with a pace shaped by both places. At The Gale Miami Hotel & Residences in Miami, Florida, United States, his role as Executive Sous Chef sits in a register of precision, hospitality, and modern service discipline.
The Path
Bread sits at the center of the craft at La Panadería, where David Caceres has been co-owner / panadero and lead baker since 2018. The title matters here: panadero means hands on the dough, accountable for the daily standard, and close to the work that defines the shop. In 2025, that practice extended into broader kitchen leadership as culinary director of Gale Miami Hotel & Residences (since 2025) and as chef / lead of Casa Gianna of Casa Gianna (since 2025). Across those roles, the throughline remains clear: technique, care, and an ability to move between formats without losing control of the basics.
The Work Today
At The Gale Miami Hotel & Residences in Miami, the work is structured around timing, standards, and coordination. Executive Sous Chef is a role that depends on clean execution and a kitchen that runs without wasted motion, and Caceres works in that mode. The emphasis is steady craft over theatrics, with each service built on consistency.
Signature
David's signature dishes include Tres Leches Croissant and Nutella Concha. Both work from familiar bakery forms and push them into a more contemporary register without losing their anchor in tradition. The names point to a baker thinking in texture, structure, and recognition at the same time: something readable, but not static.
Acclaim
David's honors include Named one of the best artisanal bakeries in North America by USA Today (for La Panadería). For La Panadería, that recognition places the bakery in a wider field of artisanal baking and reflects the reach of the work he has helped sustain since 2018. It is a mark that belongs to repetition, control, and a standard that holds over time.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is David Caceres's current role?
As of 2026, David Caceres is Executive Sous Chef.
What recognition has David Caceres received?
Named one of the best artisanal bakeries in North America by USA Today (for La Panadería).
