Dalton Chobanian faces multiple charges of obtaining property by false pretense.
According to arrest warrants, Chobanian added tips to the bills of more than 50 customers' credit cards at the restaurant where he worked.
Arrest records show Chobanian worked at Abbey Road Tavern and Grill in Fuquay-Varina.
Chobanian was booked into jail on a $60,000 bond.