Licensing & Permit Assistant Manager

Job Description

Round One Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a driven and adaptable professional to join our Licensing Department at the corporate headquarters. This role is pivotal in supporting the development and operations of business locations across the country. Depending on experience, the role may range from hands-on execution of licensing tasks to project oversight, process leadership, and cross-functional coordination.

Position Summary

The Licensing Assistant Manager serves as an intermediate leadership role between the Senior Representative and the Manager. This position’s primary responsibility is to assist the Licensing Manager in overseeing departmental operations, coordinating workflows, and ensuring licensing and permitting activities are executed accurately and on time. The Assistant Manager remains hands-on with projects while also providing day-to-day guidance, quality control, and support to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Licensing Manager in overseeing daily department operations and priorities
• Monitor project assignments to ensure licensing tasks are completed accurately and on schedule
• Serve as a first-line resource for juniors, escalating issues to the Manager or Director as needed
• Manage assigned licensing and permitting projects for new and existing locations
• Review, prepare, and submit license and permit applications and renewals for accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate inspections, hearings, and communications with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Review team work product to ensure quality and adherence to department standards
• Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing support of department staff
• Be mindful of fees and invoices to ensure timely processing and recording
• Communicate project status, risks, and workload updates to the Licensing Manager
• Assist with maintaining and improving department processes, workflows, and documentation
• Step in to support Manager coverage and departmental needs as assigned

Core Competencies

• Working knowledge of licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance processes, or has transferrable skills from another industry or professional environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example while remaining hands-on with project execution
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• College degree preferred
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in licensing, permitting, or a related field preferred

Work Requirements

• Must be able to commute to the corporate office and adhere to company’s working schedule
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with compensation and salary based on experience and qualifications.

Company Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and select holiday time off

Round One Entertainment is a multi-entertainment center that features bowling, 300+ arcade games, billiards, karaoke, darts, bar and kitchen. We currently have stores in 21 states, and by year 2030 we expect to have stores in all 50 states.
Round One first started in Osaka, Japan as a roller-skating rink in 1980, but after adding arcades and bowling into the facility, sales skyrocketed, and this along with all of our passionate staff have allowed us to grow into a multi-million-dollar entertainment company, with over 150 stores in Japan and U.S. alone. In 2020, Round One is projected to open 10 new entertainment centers across the US. By delivering excellent customer service to all-age groups, Round One has continued to succeed in becoming one of the fastest growing entertainment companies in America, with the help of all of our passionate bowling, amusement, food & beverage, cleaning, and mechanic staff. Round One’s mission is to bring smiles to everyone across the world by creating memorable experiences.

Round One Entertainment is a multi-entertainment center that features bowling, 300+ arcade games, billiards, karaoke, darts, bar and kitchen. We currently have stores in 21 states, and by year 2030 we expect to have stores in all 50 states. \r \r Round One first started in Osaka, Japan as a roller-skating rink in 1980, but after adding arcades and bowling into the facility, sales skyrocketed, and this along with all of our passionate staff have allowed us to grow into a multi-million-dollar entertainment company, with over 150 stores in Japan and U.S. alone. In 2020, Round One is projected to open 10 new entertainment centers across the US. By delivering excellent customer service to all-age groups, Round One has continued to succeed in becoming one of the fastest growing entertainment companies in America, with the help of all of our passionate bowling, amusement, food & beverage, cleaning, and mechanic staff. Round One’s mission is to bring smiles to everyone across the world by creating memorable experiences.