Licensing Coordinator

Texas Roadhouse • Rochester, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to Love Your Job? Texas Roadhouse is looking for legendary, passionate Roadies to join our Support Center team in Louisville, KY. If you’re ready to bring your energy, partnership, and heart to a place where fun meets purpose, you’ve come to the right place. Come see why our Roadies love their jobs! Why This Role Rocks Join a fast‑growing restaurant company as a key player on the Licensing & Liquor Compliance team within our Legal Department. As a Licensing Coordinator, you’ll help keep our business running smoothly by ensuring all locations remain in good standing with state and local agencies. You’ll collaborate with field operators, Support Center teams, and our legal partners to support store post‑opening needs, manage licensing renewals, and keep compliance operations on track. If you love staying organized, working with great people, and tackling a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced environment, this role is made for you. This position will work an on-site hybrid schedule at the Support Center in Louisville, Kentucky What’s On Your Plate General Coordination Maintain databases and document files to support Legal Department operations Work directly with legal counsel and your Team Lead while safeguarding confidential company information Communicate regularly with internal teams, field operators, vendors, and outside partners to gather and share required information Help coordinate proposal preparation and ensure timely, accurate submissions Post‑Opening Licensing Support Track expiration dates for permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications Process and maintain renewals through state and local agencies Prepare applications and documents required for new operational licenses Submit manager and liquor agent updates during renewal cycles Support audits by ensuring accuracy of licensing records Provide documentation and information for inspections, audits, and internal requests Maintain up‑to‑date licensing forms and documents for all states Self‑manage workload and adapt to shifting priorities Take on additional tasks as assigned by the Licensing & Liquor Compliance team lead Technology Utilize the team’s licensing database to manage store‑specific licensing information Navigate the company’s electronic personnel systems for employee‑related licensing needs Partnership & Collaboration Work closely with Legal, Executive Leadership, Internal Audit, Finance, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Development, and outside law firm partners on compliance matters Serve as a liaison for field operators and Support Center teams regarding licensing inquiries, inspections, and audits

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience; legal experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with Adobe, databases, and web‑based systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional and dependable with excellent interpersonal communication abilities
• Able to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases and document files to support Legal Department operations
• Work directly with legal counsel and your Team Lead while safeguarding confidential company information
• Communicate regularly with internal teams, field operators, vendors, and outside partners to gather and share required information
• Help coordinate proposal preparation and ensure timely, accurate submissions
• Track expiration dates for permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications
• Process and maintain renewals through state and local agencies
• Prepare applications and documents required for new operational licenses
• Submit manager and liquor agent updates during renewal cycles
• Support audits by ensuring accuracy of licensing records
• Provide documentation and information for inspections, audits, and internal requests
• Maintain up‑to‑date licensing forms and documents for all states
• Self‑manage workload and adapt to shifting priorities
• Take on additional tasks as assigned by the Licensing & Liquor Compliance team lead
• Utilize the team’s licensing database to manage store‑specific licensing information
• Navigate the company’s electronic personnel systems for employee‑related licensing needs
• Work closely with Legal, Executive Leadership, Internal Audit, Finance, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Development, and outside law firm partners on compliance matters
• Serve as a liaison for field operators and Support Center teams regarding licensing inquiries, inspections, and audits

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 100% paid maternity leave
• Generous time off including vacation, parental, donor, and bereavement leave
• Wellness perks like on-site personal trainers, massages, a full gym, and a registered nurse
• Convenience services like car detailing, dry cleaning, and even spray tans
• Financial support with 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stock units, and holiday bonuses
• Delicious perks from Willie’s Joynt—our full-service café serving up legendary meals
• Support Center employees who meet benefit eligibility receive a comprehensive total rewards package starting the first day of the month after 31 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree