Anthony Dibenedetto

Anthony DiBenedetto is an experienced food management professional currently serving as the Manager of Food Purchasing at The Culinary Institute of America since 2011, overseeing an annual spend of approximately 3 million dollars on inventory. Prior roles include Consumables Manager at Target, where responsibilities involved merchandising implementation and grocery expansion, and Bakeshop Specialist at Stop & Shop, supervising operations across 17 stores. Additional experience encompasses various culinary positions, including Executive Sous Chef at Marriott Hotels, Chef Garde Manger at Aroma Osteria, and foundational roles such as Kitchen Assistant at Ritas Pizza and Apprentice Chef at Wood Dining Services. Anthony holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration from SUNY New Paltz, a Bachelor’s degree in Not For Profit Business Management from SUNY Empire State College, and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.