Alan Martin
About me...
My expertise is in Food Safety, Culinary, and Pastry Arts. Having worked in the Food Industry in all different positions my whole life, I have gained the skills and knowledge to efficiently operate in food manufacturing and food service.
In 2014, I graduated in culinary school at Kapiolani Community College with an AS in Culinary and Pastry. I worked at Duc’s Bistro, Hawaii Yacht Club, Nobu's, Pig and the Lady, owned my own bakery Breadbox Hawaii in Manoa, and baked artisan breads at the Kahala Hotel and Resort.
Fall 2019, I graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa being the first student in Hawaii to receive a Bachelors Degree in Food Science - Culinology. Through the internship program, I placed a job at Hawaiian Host Chocolates as a Food Safety Specialist in the Quality Assurance Department.
Summer 2023, I got my Master's Degree in Food Business - Product Concept from the Culinary Institute of America. Where I learned the ins and outs of starting and launching a Consumer Packaged Goods company and supply chain management.
I now offer consulting while working various jobs to enhance the consumer experience wherever I go.
 DJ Durtie RicePlaying at a once popular night club Apartment 3 Halloween Night 2012 |  Self Portrait at Duc's BistroSome people find their answers at the bottom of a glass. I found my answers from behind the bar at Duc's Bistro |
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 Minh Nga and IThe owner of Duc's Bistro and I at the Royal Hawaiian receiving a Hale Aina award |  Orange Clove Jameson FizzThis drink was made at V Lounge where I also bartend and create specialty drinks to accommodate their award winning pizza |
 Food and Wine 2012 with Adam RichmanIt was through Culinary School I got to be a volunteer at the Food and Wine Festival 2012 where I got to work with great Chefs like Adam Richman, Robert Irvine, Mark Noguchi, and Robert Mcgee |  Nobu's WaikikiThe dining room in Nobu's Waikiki where I have worked at for a year now as a line cook |
 Hawaii Yacht ClubEven though that this place a a bit divey, it is a place I can call my test kitchen where I can test out my baking skills as the pastry cook of the house |  The Pig and the LadyThe crew at The Pig and the Lady at the soft opening. Where I work mornings making their famous Banh Mi sandwiches |
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Where I worked as a Baker's Assistant making artisan breads and other confections and pastries.
Worked at Hawaiian Host Group for 5 years as Quality Assurance Supervisor where I shared my culinary and pastry knowledge to create Hawaii's iconic chocolate covered macadamia nuts and emerging products like the KOHO Bon bons.