Hospitality workers have experienced a doubling of their workload due to Covid-19, the Voice of London has discovered.

Evelina, 24, who immigrated to the UK in 2018, and has since worked as a waitress says: “From an inside perspective, I’d say that the amount of work that we are getting now has doubled from pre-Covid time.”

The Guardian reports: “The seven-day average estimate for UK seated diners fell six percentage points in the week to 29 November, reaching the lowest point since 17 May when indoor dining reopened in England, Scotland and Wales.”

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Evelina, 24, who immigrated to the UK in 2018, and has since worked as a waitress says: “From an inside perspective, I’d say that the amount of work that we are getting now has doubled from pre-Covid time.”

Evelina had the opportunity to work in an upscale London restaurant, where she grew personally and professionally, and she also built a strong bond with her co-workers. Evelina says: “I think building a connection with your colleagues is very important. It doesn’t matter what job you do.”

Listen to Evelina’s full story here:

Words & Audio by Daniele Kieraite | Subbing by Mihlali Sidney