Elaine Dennis

Proudly Serving: Sobeys Liquor #5427, Edmonton, AB

Position: Shift Supervisor

Core Value: Always Place the Customer First

Elaine Dennis was a stay-at-home mom for 17 years before being encouraged to take a job at the new inner-city liquor store in Edmonton. Turns out she was a perfect fit, bringing high energy, great customer service and compassion to the job. And lots of laughs. “Even if I’m only with a customer for 20 or 30 seconds, I’m going to try to make them smile,” she says. “If you put a smile on someone’s face, they really do appreciate it.” So much so that customers are known to bring her little gifts like homemade jam. She is also known for giving out candy canes at Christmas or chocolates on Valentine’s Day. She is also lauded for her compassion and empathy for those who may be struggling. Coming from a family of caregivers in the medical field, she says it comes naturally to her. “It’s just who I am.”