Frank McCabe
General Manager - Catering Services

Frank has over 20 years experience within the commercial catering industry, 15 of which have been in senior catering management positions.

Since his arrival on campus in May 1996, Frank has overseen the catering operation which has grown from a turnover of around £700,000 to that approaching £1.5 million today.

Frank says, " We shall continue our endeavors to develop the catering services that will reflect real quality with up to the minute trends and we will always listen and act upon student and staff opinion."

Oliver McCrossan
Deputy General Manager - Catering Services

Oliver has been in the catering business for almost 30 years, working as a chef in hotels and as a catering manager in a large commercial operation. During his five year period here at Glasgow Caledonian University, Oliver achieved the prestigious title of Catering Manager of the Year which was awarded by the Hotel & Catering Association.

Oliver is always on the lookout for the latest equipment and technology that will enhance and improve the catering services at the University.

Ian Fulton
Head Chef

Ian is the most experienced member of the catering team and has spent nearly 35 years in the catering industry. In 25 years as a head chef he has catered for an eclectic range of dignitaries including, Royalty, Prime Ministers, Presidents, Church Leaders and Captains of Industry.

However due to the diverse catering requirements at the University, he points out "the most challenging and satisfying role in my career to date is that of head chef here at GCU" (a position he has held for the past 4 years).

Brian Watson
Second Chef

Brian is, what is affectionately called in the catering trade, a "foodie" in that his knowledge and passion of food knows few boundaries. He constantly buys up all types of food and drink publications and picks up ideas from his many travels throughout the world. His oriental dishes are a regular feature on the refectory menus. Brian has achieved top chef qualifications and has won many medals in trade competitions during his 17 years working with food. Brian took up his position as second chef in April 1996.

Jim McMahon
Cleaning / Hygiene Manager

Jim has been in the Cleaning and Hygiene business for over 12 years. His role within the catering operation is of the upmost importance. First class hygiene standards are at the very top of the university's priorities when catering for students, staff and guests. Jim works tirelessly in heading up a dedicated team that ensures that these standards are met and maintained throughout all of the campus catering operations.

Marie Robinson
Administration Manager

Marie has been in business administration for over 18 years, working for some large “Blue Chip” companies, before joining the catering management team at Glasgow Caledonian University in October 1997. The role she performs is exigent and diverse and with the recent addition of the administration of this web site, it presents her with a further challenge. One, according to Marie, that she “relishes with gusto”.

She has boundless enthusiasm and has helped develop the Refectory catering operation to what today can boast as having “one of the widest choices of food in Scotland”.