Since September 2000 Sam is the Director of kitchens for the Tung Lok Group Restaurants. He not only oversees their day to day operation but he was also responsible for the opening of seven restaurants in Singapore and China. 

Previously Sam was the Chinese Executive Chef for six years at the Four Season Hotel in Singapore.

Sam has won many prestigious awards in Asia and is recognized worldwide as one of the best Chinese Chefs. This distinction has taken him from

His awards and recognition include:  1999 Guest Chef at the “The James Beard Foundation Gala Reception, New York; 2002 - GOLD DISTINCTION AWARD at the 4th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 2003 - Guest Chef for of the “Wolfgang Puck – Lazaroff” American Wine & Food Festival, Los Angeles; 2003 - Guest Chef at China Club “Adlon Hotel” Berlin, Germany;  2003 - Guest Chef “Masters of Food & Wine” Park Hyatt Carmel, Highland Inn; “Best Asian Ethnic Chef of the Year” at the World Gourmet Summit 2004 in Singapore